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Blacklisted Chinese firm bags Sh3.2bn Kenya roads contract

Published

4 November 2026

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Construction Tech

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Kenya

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Fusion42 · 4 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

A Chinese company previously blacklisted has been awarded a 3.2 billion Kenyan shillings contract to build roads in Kenya, igniting concerns about procurement practices and regulatory enforcement.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Construction Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face rising regulatory uncertainty as contract awards may overlook blacklist rules, opening a route for local firms to push for stricter compliance or challenge awarding processes.

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