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  • Fresh Move Launched to Remove Kenya Railways MD Mainga From Office After Awarding Sh817 Million Consultancy Contract

    Fresh Move Launched to Remove Kenya Railways MD Mainga From Office After Awarding Sh817 Million Consultancy Contract

    Philip Mainga has spent years constructing an almost impenetrable wall of silence around the most basic questions that governance demands of any public officer: What instrument authorises you to be here? When does it expire? Who approved your continuation? For years those questions went unanswered, buried under a combination of board inaction, judicial restraint and the raw political cover that comes from knowing the right people. That wall now faces its most serious battering yet, and the ammunition is accumulating from every direction simultaneously.

    On June 4, 2026, a Nairobi resident by the name of Masha Wario marched to the Employment and Labour Relations Court and filed a petition under a certificate of urgency, placing before Justice Monica Mbaru a direct demand: stop Philip Mainga from exercising any further authority as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Railways Corporation until his continued tenure can be shown to have a lawful foundation.

    The petition names the Public Service Commission and the Kenya Railways Board as respondents, enjoins the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission as an interested party, and is scheduled for hearing on June 15, 2026.

    The timing is not coincidental. The petition lands precisely one week after the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board cleared Kenya Railways to proceed with the award of an Sh817,677,187 consultancy contract to Mace YMR LLP for the design and construction of the Nairobi Railway City Central Station.

    That clearance, which came on May 27, 2026, formally dismissed a challenge by rival bidder Dar Kenya/Dar Plus Joint Venture. It should have been a moment of institutional triumph. Instead it has become the trigger for yet another escalation, because what accompanied the tender award in the shadows was far more damaging than any procurement board ruling could sanitise.

    Sources indicate at least Ksh130 million in promised bribes allegedly at play between Mainga and officers of the Mace YMR LLP consultancy firm.

    THE SH817 MILLION TENDER AND THE BRIBERY TRAIL

    The Public Procurement Administrative Review Board found that Mace YMR LLP’s proposal was substantially compliant and that Dar Kenya/Dar Plus Joint Venture had properly been disqualified at the preliminary evaluation stage for failing to submit certified audited accounts for three consecutive financial years and for submitting practising licences lacking proper signatures.

    Kenya Railways argued, and the board agreed, that Articles 227(1) of the Constitution alongside Sections 79 and 80 of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act required strict adherence to mandatory criteria and did not permit the waiver of fundamental deficiencies.

    On paper the procurement process ended there: a clean ruling, a compliant winner, a cleared path to contract signature.

    Beneath the surface, however, an entirely different picture is emerging. Investigative sources with direct knowledge of the procurement negotiations allege that behind-the-scenes bribery discussions were ongoing between Kenya Railways officials and management officers of Mace YMR LLP, with at least Ksh130 million in promised inducements allegedly at play.

    A trail of communications and secret meetings between Mainga himself and officers of the firm is said to be available for scrutiny, and the development is expected to open the lid on possible multiple criminal investigations into the Nairobi Central Station procurement process at Kenya Railways.

    The Nairobi Central Station redevelopment is not a minor contract. It is the centrepiece of the broader Nairobi Railway City project, a flagship programme jointly financed by the governments of Kenya and the United Kingdom under the UK Export Finance framework and described by proponents as a transformative urban infrastructure intervention.

    That such a project may now be tainted by corruption allegations at the very moment of contract award raises profound questions about the integrity of Kenya’s entire infrastructure procurement pipeline and the continued credibility of the UK export finance relationship.

    THE PETITION: WHAT WARIO IS ASKING THE COURT TO COMPEL

    Masha Wario’s petition is notable for the breadth of what it demands by way of disclosure, which in itself speaks to the depth of the opacity surrounding Mainga’s continued service.

    The petitioner contends that the office of the Kenya Railways Managing Director is a public trust position, constitutionally required to be exercised in accordance with national values under Articles 10, 73 and 232 of the Constitution.

    The uncertainty over whether lawful authority for Mainga’s continued occupancy of that office exists, the petition argues, undermines public confidence and constitutional accountability.

    The court is being asked to compel the Public Service Commission and the Kenya Railways Board to produce employment contracts, renewal agreements, board resolutions, gazette notices, performance contracts and any instruments authorising his continued service.

    The petitioner additionally wants disclosure of agreements and instruments executed during the disputed period, including those linked to commuter rail developments and international engagements. Pending the full hearing, conservatory orders are sought barring Mainga from performing the duties of the office entirely. The June 15 hearing date gives Kenya Railways and the PSC fourteen days to file responses.

    The urgency is self-evident. Mainga’s tenure officially expired on January 3, 2026. Kenya Railways issued no public notice of competitive recruitment, the board maintained complete silence, and the managing director simply continued to operate as though nothing had happened.

    A whistleblower report submitted to the EACC has accused Mainga of securing a controversial 2023 term extension through alleged bribes paid to then Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and to KRC board members, ensuring a continuation to 2026 that activists describe as doubly irregular: irregular in how it was obtained and then compounded by an informal rollover beyond even that extended date. The Public Service Commission has reportedly opened its own inquiry into the circumstances of that extension.

    Mainga’s tenure officially expired on January 3, 2026. No competitive recruitment was announced. No board resolution was published. He simply stayed.

    THE EARLIER PETITIONS: A PATTERN OF FAILED ACCOUNTABILITY

    Wario’s petition is not the first. It is not the second or the third. It is merely the most recent in a long procession of legal challenges that have sought, and thus far failed, to dislodge Mainga through the courts.

    In September 2024, human rights defender Eric Kithinji Mwiti filed a constitutional petition before the High Court seeking Mainga’s removal over allegations of corruption, irregular procurement, fictitious compensation payments for land in the Datuto/Dafur Settlement Scheme and the embezzlement of public funds in violation of Articles 10, 73 and 232 of the Constitution.

    The High Court struck out that petition in November 2025 on preliminary jurisdictional grounds, ruling that the power to remove the managing director rests with the Cabinet Secretary under the Kenya Railways Corporation Act and that complainants should first channel grievances through the EACC. The substantive allegations of misconduct were never tested on their merits.

    Earlier in 2026, the Consumers Federation of Kenya filed a separate court challenge arguing that Mainga had served beyond two standard three-year terms, had remained in acting and substantive roles for combined extended periods and had continued past the mandatory retirement age of 60.

    COFEK’s filing cited fraud cover-up allegations and demanded that the board account for how someone operating without a transparent, publicly disclosed legal mandate had continued to sign contracts, award tenders, conduct international negotiations and bind a strategic national institution.

    Civic activists Matasi Yatundu, Timothy Rasugu and Julius Chebitok have filed or supported actions seeking EACC and Directorate of Criminal Investigations scrutiny of all financial transactions conducted under Mainga’s tenure and the recovery of allegedly lost public funds. Separately, Francis Owino and Ezekiel Okoth moved to court in 2023 alleging that Mainga’s tenure facilitated the loss of Sh700 billion in the Standard Gauge Railway tender scandal and accusing him of illegal tenure extension and gross transgressions of the law.

    In every instance so far, procedural hurdles and jurisdictional questions have provided Mainga with the legal breathing room he needs to continue.

    The Wario petition, filed through the Employment and Labour Relations Court with a certificate of urgency and supported by the specific framing of public trust, constitutional accountability and the absence of disclosed authorising instruments, attempts to navigate around those procedural obstacles. Whether Justice Mbaru will entertain it where earlier courts refused is the question Kenya’s governance watchers are now asking.

    TWO CONTEMPT CONVICTIONS: A RECORD WITHOUT PRECEDENT IN KENYA’S PARASTATAL SECTOR

    Before the ink on the Wario petition was dry, Mainga was already a twice-convicted contemnor of court. The significance of this cannot be understated. Very few senior state corporation executives in Kenya’s history carry even one contempt conviction. Mainga carries two, both within fourteen months of each other, both involving the deliberate demolition of private property in defiance of active court orders.

    The first conviction came in April 2025, when Justice Anthony Ombwayo of the High Court in Nakuru found Mainga guilty of contempt for failing to pay businesswoman Monica Macharia Sh45.5 million in compensation following the illegal bulldozing of her property on October 11, 2020. Macharia had owned the one-acre plot along the Nakuru-Kisumu highway since 1995, operating a bag manufacturing factory and rental premises from the land.

    Kenya Railways officials summoned her to their offices in March 2020, ostensibly to clarify ownership. Within months her business was rubble. She sued for Sh132 million and was awarded Sh45.5 million in October 2023. Kenya Railways refused to pay. By February 2025 the interest-accrued figure had grown to Sh54 million. Mainga was found in contempt, failed to appear in court on the day he was to show cause why he should not be jailed, and eventually consented to pay Sh10 million quarterly, with the final instalment scheduled for July 30, 2026.

    The second conviction arrived with far greater political resonance.

    In May 2026, Justice Oscar Angote of the Environment and Land Court found Mainga and Acting Corporation Secretary Stanley Gitari guilty of contempt for knowingly disobeying court orders issued on March 11, 2026, which had explicitly barred any demolition, construction or further activity on a contested parcel of land along Douglas Wakiihuri Road near Nyayo National Stadium.

    That land housed businesses associated with Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, specifically a car wash, carpet cleaning facility, restaurant and car yard operated by Superclean Shine Enterprises Limited and King Prime International Limited. The businesses were razed overnight in January 2026. An independent court-ordered inspection confirmed what the petitioners alleged: the land had become an active construction site with excavated trenches, piles of aggregate and workers in protective gear. Justice Angote concluded that the essential elements of contempt had been proved beyond doubt. Mainga and Gitari are scheduled to appear before the court for mitigation and sentencing on June 25, 2026, where they face fines, imprisonment or both.

    The pattern is not one of institutional failure. It is one of institutional culture. Kenya Railways under Mainga has demolished first and litigated later, counting on the delays of the judicial system to absorb the consequences while construction proceeds.

    In the Wamatangi-linked case, construction resumed on January 22, 2026, one day after service of the original orders, continued on January 24 and January 25, and received a cease-and-desist letter from opposing lawyers on January 23 that was simply ignored.

    Two contempt convictions. Seventeen billion in avoidable SGR penalties. Billions in fictitious land compensation. This is not a governance failure. This is a captured institution.

    THE LAND FRAUD ARCHITECTURE: 544 PARCELS AND COUNTING

    Perhaps no dimension of the Mainga era is more financially devastating than the land scandal. Audits and investigative disclosures have identified over 544 parcels of public railway land allegedly transferred to private individuals without proper authorisation under his watch, covering prime properties in Nairobi, Mombasa and Nakuru. The scale of the alleged theft is staggering in both breadth and method.

    The most extensively documented instance centres on the Dupoto/Dafur Settlement Scheme in Embakasi, a 90-acre parcel situated between the Standard Gauge Railway alignment, the flight path and the boundary of Nairobi National Park. According to investigative disclosures, the scheme was carefully orchestrated: proxies were identified and issued title deeds to the public land, the land was then sold to the government for a Kenya Railways project at a fraudulently inflated price, and the compensation money was wired to bank accounts opened by those proxies before being withdrawn by the masterminds.

    Billions of shillings are alleged to have moved through this scheme. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission attempted to investigate and was stopped, with sources attributing the interference to well-connected individuals within government circles.

    Earlier in Mainga’s tenure, accusations surfaced over the leasing of prime Kenya Railways facilities at Makongeni container yards in Nairobi for ten years without board approval, allegedly causing revenue losses exceeding Sh400 million.

    The Malaba godown occupied by Kristaline Salt Ltd was reportedly seized without cause in March 2018 and subsequently leased to a Mainga-favoured tenant, Multiple Solutions Ltd, exposing the corporation to a USD 10,315 claim plus general damages.

    Land at Limuru and Kikuyu stations is reported to have changed hands under circumstances that prompted investigations repeatedly stalled by powerful interests.

    Letters dated July 10, 2019, show Mainga indicating that the board at its 430th special meeting had recommended leasing of land to Kokotoni Investments Ltd and Mapset Maritime Ltd for 30 years, when sources contend the board approved no such thing.

    A legal notice from a senior official linked to the Qatar Chamber of Commerce alleges unfulfilled commitments in railway-linked real estate projects, a development that has damaged Kenya Railways’ credibility among foreign investors and generated concerns within international business circles about the reliability of commitments made by the corporation’s senior leadership.

    THE SGR FINANCIAL CATASTROPHE: SH28 BILLION LOST IN ONE YEAR

    Kenya Railways Corporation’s financial performance under Mainga presents one of the most damning indictments of state corporation management in recent Kenyan history.

    The Auditor-General’s report for the year ended June 2025 recorded a Sh28.17 billion loss, with the corporation operating with negative equity of Sh121 billion. Loan arrears tied to SGR financing have reached over Sh413 billion.

    The structural problem is the escrow arrangement under which all SGR revenues flow into a joint account managed by Kenya Railways and China Exim Bank, which requires a minimum balance of Sh25 billion before any surplus can be applied to loan servicing.

    That threshold has never been reached, meaning no loan repayments have flowed from SGR revenues, causing arrears to accumulate even as the line continues to generate income.

    The Auditor-General’s report for the year ended June 2024 separately found that failure to meet loan obligations when due had attracted avoidable expenditure of Sh34.1 billion in penalties amounting to Sh5.3 billion and interest of Sh28.85 billion, money that could have been directed to operations, maintenance or debt reduction.

    Kenya currently owes China Exim Bank 741 million dollars in principal, 222 million dollars in interest and 41 million dollars in penalties for the 2025-2026 fiscal year alone.

    The corporation spends more than one billion dollars per year servicing SGR debt to China. Critics have long argued that the terms of the SGR deal were structurally disadvantageous and that the escrow mechanism made it mathematically impossible for SGR revenues to service the loan, but those criticisms do not diminish the significance of a management record that has allowed avoidable penalties of over thirty-four billion shillings to accumulate on top of the principal obligation.

    Earlier figures were no less alarming. Kenya Railways reported Sh33.5 billion in losses for the year ended June 2023.

    The Afristar deal, the flawed management contract with Africa Star Railways for SGR operations that was initiated by Mainga himself and ran largely unchecked, was alleged to have cost the corporation up to Sh1.4 million daily in avoidable losses.

    THE RETIREES: 270 PEOPLE, 19 YEARS, SH21.9 MILLION

    Against the backdrop of billions allegedly lost to fraud, ghost compensation schemes and financial mismanagement, one figure strikes with particular moral force: 270 retired Kenya Railways employees have been waiting since 2006 for Sh21.9 million in benefits that sit, unclaimed, in a State Department of Transport account at the Central Bank of Kenya. No comprehensive beneficiary list exists. No payment has been made. The Auditor-General flagged the matter in the 2022-2023 financial year report. The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee summoned Mainga in April 2025 to explain the delay. Committee members heard testimony that some of the retirees had fallen into depression and others had died in poverty while waiting for dues earned through decades of service.

    Separately, Kenya Railways faces a larger pension liability exceeding Sh2.26 billion owed to retirees under the Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme. Mainga’s response before the Senate Labour Committee was to propose selling prime city assets, including Makongeni Estate valued at approximately Sh8 billion and Ngara Estate estimated between Sh8 billion and Sh10 billion, to generate the cash needed to stabilise pension payments. Critics found the irony difficult to absorb: land assets whose origins in some cases are themselves disputed, being proposed as the solution to a pension crisis that developed on the watch of the same management whose land dealings are under investigation.

    THE MURRAM SCANDAL, THE BACKDATED CONTRACTS AND THE PROCUREMENT TRAIL

    Beyond the Mace YMR LLP tender, Kenya Railways under Mainga has accumulated a significant archive of procurement irregularities. A Sh150 million tender for murram supply on the Nairobi-Nanyuki line rehabilitation is alleged to have bypassed open competitive bidding despite the value far exceeding the Sh30 million threshold for restricted tendering. Contracts worth Sh88.2 million to First Choice General Suppliers Limited and Sh34.5 million to Mosrach Limited were allegedly backdated, with work reportedly commencing before formal agreements were signed, a violation of fundamental procurement principles that the Auditor-General’s office has flagged repeatedly as an invitation to abuse and financial exposure.

    The Afristar contract deserves particular scrutiny in the context of the current Mace YMR LLP bribery allegations. Mainga himself initiated the Afristar deal, a contract that was subsequently found to have run unchecked and to have cost the corporation Sh1.4 million daily. The combination of contract initiation without adequate protective clauses, the subsequent absence of oversight mechanisms and the enormous daily losses that accrued follows a pattern that investigators say is now being replicated in the Nairobi Central Station tender, where behind-the-scenes negotiations allegedly designed the outcome before the formal evaluation process even concluded.

    THE ACCUMULATED RECORD: A CASE STUDY IN INSTITUTIONAL CAPTURE

    What distinguishes Mainga’s tenure from ordinary mismanagement is the systemic nature of the conduct alleged across multiple independent sources. From court records, parliamentary oversight proceedings, Auditor-General reports and investigative disclosures, a coherent picture emerges not of a poorly run institution but of a deliberately captured one.

    Procurement processes have allegedly been structured to deliver predetermined outcomes. Land transactions have allegedly been used to channel public assets to private beneficiaries. Court orders have been defied with a consistency that suggests institutional policy rather than individual error. Oversight institutions, including the EACC, the PSC and Parliament, have been navigated, delayed and in some cases frustrated. The renewal mechanism itself has allegedly been compromised through bribes to the very officials whose responsibility was to ensure integrity in the appointment process.

    The Public Service Commission’s reported investigation into Mainga’s 2023 term extension could be the thread that unravels the entire arrangement. If the extension is found to have been procured through corrupt payments to the former Transport CS and board members, it does not merely invalidate the tenure. It criminalises it. Every major decision taken under that invalid authority, including the Sh817 million Mace YMR LLP contract, becomes a procurement action taken by someone with no lawful mandate to bind the state. The legal exposure that creates is vast.

    For the Nairobi Railway City project and the UK Export Finance relationship, the reputational stakes are equally serious. British taxpayers’ money, channelled through UKEF guarantees, is ultimately underwriting a programme whose flagship contract may now be shown to have been awarded through bribery negotiations. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and UK Export Finance will have their own accountability questions to answer if investigations confirm what sources are alleging.

    WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: THE CONVERGENCE OF JUNE 15 AND JUNE 25

    Philip Mainga now faces two critical court dates within ten days of each other. On June 15, 2026, Justice Monica Mbaru will hear arguments on whether Masha Wario’s petition warrants conservatory orders that would immediately bar Mainga from exercising the functions of his office. If those orders are granted, Kenya Railways will be without an acting or substantive managing director at the precise moment when the Nairobi Central Station contract is due for execution, when ongoing Nairobi Railway City construction is proceeding and when the UK Export Finance framework is under scrutiny.

    On June 25, 2026, Mainga and Stanley Gitari will appear before Justice Oscar Angote for mitigation and sentencing in the Wamatangi-linked contempt case. A custodial sentence, even a brief one, would be unprecedented for a sitting state corporation chief executive in Kenya and would force the government’s hand on succession in a way that no petition alone has managed to do.

    Against these immediate pressures, the PSC inquiry into the 2023 extension continues, the EACC’s reported interest in the Mace YMR LLP bribery trail is developing, and the DCI faces renewed activist pressure to open a comprehensive investigation into all financial transactions conducted under Mainga’s tenure. The petition by Wario, layered on top of COFEK’s challenge, the Mwiti petition that failed on jurisdiction, the activist court filings, the whistleblower report, two contempt convictions, parliamentary summonses, Auditor-General flags and now bribery allegations tied to the corporation’s single biggest current procurement, collectively represent a dossier that Kenya’s oversight institutions can no longer plausibly ignore.

    The question is not whether Philip Mainga’s record is indefensible. By any objective measure, applied to any parastatal in any country that takes governance seriously, it is. The question is whether Kenya’s institutions, individually and collectively, have the will to act before the next Sh817 million contract is signed, the next court order is bulldozed and the next generation of retirees begins its own two-decade wait for money they were owed the moment they walked out of their offices for the last time.

  • Railways Boss Philip Mainga Faces The Axe After Scaling Down His Bribe Protection Racket

    Railways Boss Philip Mainga Faces The Axe After Scaling Down His Bribe Protection Racket

    The walls are finally closing in on Kenya Railways Corporation Managing Director Philip Mainga, and those in the know say the man has only himself to blame.

    Word reaching this desk from the upper corridors of power is that the veteran parastatal boss, who has clung to his plum office long after his tenure expired on January 3, 2026, is now staring down the barrel of a very real sack — and the reason is as scandalous as the man’s entire reign at the state corporation.

    Sources close to the matter say Mainga has for years bankrolled a sophisticated protection network, quietly dispatching envelopes to board members, politicians of consequence, and influential scribes who might otherwise have raised uncomfortable questions about his extraordinary overstay at Nairobi’s iconic railway headquarters.

    The man, it is alleged, was generous to a fault when it served his interests — and for a long time, the system worked like a well-oiled locomotive.

    But something has changed.

    And those who watch these things very carefully say the man has recently begun tightening the purse strings. The handouts that once flowed so freely have dried up considerably. And in the transactional world of Nairobi’s parastatal politics, cutting the supply is the one unforgivable sin.

    “He used to take care of people,” a well-placed source tells Kenya Insights in hushed tones. “Now that he feels the end is near, he’s stopped. And those same people are now talking. Loudly.”

    The timing could not be more catastrophic for Mainga. The transport sector is currently in the full grip of a sweeping leadership reshuffle.

    Just days ago, the Kenya Rural Roads Authority named Engineer Jackson Karubiu Magondu as its new Director General, effective February 17, 2026, while the Kenya Roads Board simultaneously unveiled Judith Otsyula as its first-ever female Director General.

    These back-to-back appointments follow the twin resignations of the KeNHA and KeRRA bosses on the same dramatic day of July 11, 2025.

    The message is thunderously clear: the old guard is being swept out, and the powers-that-be are in no mood to grandfather in anyone who has outlived his welcome.

    And Mainga, by any honest reckoning, has more than outlived his.

    The man first took the Kenya Railways managing director’s seat in acting capacity in August 2018, after his predecessor Atanas Maina was suspended over corruption allegations — a particularly rich irony given what would follow. He was confirmed substantively in January 2020.

    His contract was supposed to expire in January 2023, but the board, in a move that the Public Service Commission would later investigate, quietly handed him a second three-year term in a clandestine arrangement struck in the dying days of the Jubilee administration. That extension kept him in office until January 3, 2026.

    That date has long since passed. Mainga, now 60, has crossed the mandatory public service retirement age.

    He has served beyond two full three-year terms, spent nearly two years acting before being confirmed, and is now a squatter in an office the law says he has no business occupying. Yet there he sits.

    The Consumers Federation of Kenya has had enough.

    COFEK has instructed its lawyers to seek court intervention over what it describes as Mainga’s flagrant disregard for tenure limits and retirement age regulations.

    The organisation argues that where previous petitions stumbled on jurisdictional grounds, this one cuts straight to the bone: no corruption determination is needed, just a plain reading of the law that says this man should have been gone before the new year’s champagne was uncorked.

    And the law has a great deal to say about this particular man.

    During his years at the helm, Mainga presided over what critics describe as one of the most expensive institutional failures in Kenya’s post-independence history.

    The Auditor-General revealed in her report for the year ended June 2024 that Kenya Railways Corporation owes a staggering 737.5 billion shillings to China Exim Bank for the Standard Gauge Railway, a figure that has ballooned from the original 539 billion shillings borrowed, with avoidable penalties and interest of 34.1 billion shillings accumulating because the corporation could not service the debt on time.

    On average, Kenya bleeds more than one billion United States dollars every single year servicing that SGR loan alone.

    That is before one gets to the land scandals.

    Three prime parcels in Mombasa’s Shimanzi area, reserved for railway expansion and valued at over 100 million shillings, were allegedly grabbed and transferred to private developers through forged documents during his watch.

    A parcel in that batch reportedly sold for 58.2 million shillings.

    At Makongeni in Nairobi, Mainga allegedly leased container yards and buildings unilaterally for a decade without board approval, a move that reportedly cost Kenya Railways over 400 million shillings in lost storage and transport revenue.

    Then there is the 88.2 million shilling tender that a legislative committee questioned vigorously: the contract allegedly awarded to First Choice General Supplies, a business said to be controlled by Mainga’s long-term fiancée Peninah Patricks, with allegations that the paperwork was backdated and payments hurried through in contravention of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act.

    The courts have not been a comfortable arena for the man either.

    Milimani Commercial Court’s Chief Magistrate Wendy Micheni ordered his arrest in March 2024 for defying a court order that restrained Kenya Railways from evicting a tenant at a Lavington property.

    A Nakuru High Court judge found him in contempt for failing to pay Monica Macharia 45.5 million shillings following the illegal demolition of her business premises.

    He eventually agreed to pay in instalments, the last due July 2026 — payment defaults would see the matter revert to a civil jail show-cause hearing.

    With a court case from COFEK bearing down, a mandatory retirement age already breached, a transport ministry broom sweeping clean, and a protection network that insiders say has started to fray because the money stopped flowing, those in the know say it is simply a matter of time before this particular train pulls into its final station.

    The man, those in the know say, is deeply worried.

    He had calculated that the recent High Court ruling that struck out a petition seeking his removal — on the procedural basis that the court lacked jurisdiction to interfere in statutory bodies — would buy him enough cover to weather the storm.

    The board, buoyed by that ruling, has maintained a thunderous silence, issuing no competitive recruitment notice, no contract renewal, and no succession announcement.

    But the gossip from those who matter says the mathematics have changed.

    The handouts that kept mouths shut have stopped. The shakeup in the transport sector is too visible and too loud to ignore.

    And senior officers inside the corporation — at least one of whom is said to be heavily favoured by the powers-that-be for the top seat — are now positioning themselves openly.

    As one seasoned Nairobi insider put it with characteristic bluntness: “You can survive a scandal. You can survive a court case. But you cannot survive stopping to pay people who know where all the bodies are buried.”

    Philip Mainga, Kenya Insights has reason to believe, has stopped paying.

    The clock, unlike the SGR trains, appears to be running exactly on schedule.

  • COFEK Moves To Court After Corrupt, Overage Railways MD Philip Mainga Refuses To Leave Office After Tenure Expiry Amid Claims Of Fraud Coverups

    COFEK Moves To Court After Corrupt, Overage Railways MD Philip Mainga Refuses To Leave Office After Tenure Expiry Amid Claims Of Fraud Coverups

    The Consumers Federation of Kenya has instructed its lawyers to seek court intervention over Philip Mainga’s continued stay as Kenya Railways Managing Director, having served beyond two three-year terms, acted in the same role for nearly two years, and remained in office past the mandatory retirement age of 60.

    This comes as the Auditor-General flags that Kenya Railways owes nearly Sh1 trillion to Exim Bank over Standard Gauge Railway loans, with mounting evidence suggesting systemic corruption and mismanagement may have facilitated what critics describe as one of the most brazen examples of institutional capture in recent Kenyan history.

    Mainga’s tenure officially expired on January 3, 2026.

    Yet Kenya Railways Corporation has maintained a calculated silence, issuing no public notice indicating any intention to replace him, renew his contract, or initiate competitive recruitment for a new managing director.

    Legal provisions require the board to formally resolve whether to renew, extend, or appoint a new chief executive once a tenure lapses. The board has done none of these things.

    Sources within the parastatal speaking to Kenya Insights, indicate the board is leaning heavily on a recent High Court ruling that struck out a petition seeking Mainga’s removal over allegations of corruption, irregular procurement, and fraudulent land compensation payments.

    The court ruled it lacked jurisdiction to interfere in matters that fall within the mandate of statutory bodies, reaffirming the separation of powers doctrine.

    The decision, while not an endorsement of Mainga’s conduct, appears to have emboldened the board to maintain the status quo.

    But COFEK, which has emerged as one of the most vocal consumer advocacy organizations in Kenya, argues that the court ruling was procedural, not substantive, and does not absolve Mainga of the mounting evidence of malfeasance during his tenure.

    A Trail of Corruption Allegations

    Investigations reveal that Mainga, now 59, has only one year remaining before reaching the mandatory public service retirement age of 60.

    This reality significantly complicates any prospect of him being awarded a fresh three-year term, as provided for under standard state corporation contracts.

    Yet he remains in office, with his continued stay raising questions about whether powerful political forces are shielding him from accountability.

    Mainga’s career at Kenya Railways has been marked by persistent allegations of corruption, irregular procurement, and financial mismanagement.

    In March 2025, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations launched a probe into accusations that an 88.2 million shilling deal was allegedly awarded to First Choice General Supplies, a business controlled by his long-term fiancée, Peninah Patricks.

    A legislative oversight committee questioned the contentious tender, with allegations suggesting that required paperwork was backdated and payments processed hastily in contravention of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act of 2015.

    Multiple irregularities were flagged in the tender, including restricted bidding and a deliberate circumvention of the 30 million shilling threshold established under the Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations of 2020.

    The corruption allegations extend far beyond nepotistic procurement.

    In February 2025, senators demanded that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrest Mainga over alleged illegal property deals. Reports indicate that under his leadership, Kenya Railways has been embroiled in a series of questionable transactions involving prime parcels of land.

    In Mombasa’s Shimanzi area, three prime parcels reserved for the corporation’s expansion were allegedly grabbed and sold to private developers.

    Investigations revealed that these properties, valued at over 100 million shillings, were fraudulently transferred through forged documents and misrepresentation, suggesting that Kenya Railways had surrendered the land to the government.

    One parcel was reportedly sold for 58.2 million shillings and earmarked for a grain handling terminal.

    Further allegations suggest that Mainga unilaterally leased container yards and buildings at Makongeni, Nairobi, for a decade without proper internal procedures or board approval.

    This decision reportedly resulted in Kenya Railways losing over 400 million shillings in storage and container transport charges.

    A whistleblower report seen by Kenya Insights detailed extensive abuses during Mainga’s tenure.

    On March 21, 2019, he allegedly unilaterally leased Kenya Railways facilities at Makongeni Nairobi for ten years without any internal procedures or reporting to the board for approval.

    The report indicates that Mainga did this while fully aware that Kenya Ports Authority had already taken over the property in October 2018 without formal handover and that the property was being used by Kenya Railways to earn 23 million shillings monthly.

    As a result of his actions, Kenya Ports Authority allegedly uplifted the railway lines without authority and resorted to road transport, which was allegedly a corruption scheme designed to benefit specific road transporters.

    The report further documents numerous instances where Mainga subdivided and leased Kenya Railways land without demonstrating transparent identification of beneficiaries.

    Siwani Estate in Nakuru was subdivided into 22 plots and presented to the board for approval without any demonstration of how lessees were transparently identified.

    Similar patterns were observed at Sleeper Press land in Nairobi, which was subdivided into eight plots, and at Nairobi South Hub, where land recently acquired for SGR was leased to a few known companies without any demonstration that the exercise was undertaken transparently and fairly.

    Court Battles and Contempt Citations

    Mainga’s legal troubles extend beyond corruption allegations. In separate proceedings, he has been cited for contempt of court over disobedience of interim orders.

    In March 2024, Milimani Commercial Court Chief Magistrate Wendy Micheni ordered his arrest for disobeying a court order over the eviction of Dr. Cyrus Njiru from a property at Mzima Springs in Lavington.

    Despite being served with a court order on October 31, 2022, restraining Kenya Railways from evicting Dr. Njiru from the premises, police officers manning the gate said they had been instructed by Mainga not to let him in.

    Justice Heston Nyaga ruled that Mainga was aware of the terms of the court order and that, notwithstanding such knowledge, proceeded and evicted Dr. Njiru in contravention of the terms of the order.

    The magistrate dismissed an application by Mainga for an adjournment, saying the case had been pending for over a year and that medical records presented were being treated with suspicion because of his past conduct.

    The court issued a warrant of arrest to be executed by the Inspector General of Police.

    In another case, Nakuru High Court Judge Anthony Ombwayo found Mainga in contempt for failing to pay Monica Macharia 45.5 million shillings following the illegal demolition of her business property in 2020.

    Mainga was ordered to appear in court to show cause why he should not be jailed for disobeying a court order.

    The Managing Director eventually agreed to pay in installments, with the first payment due on April 30, 2025, and the last installment scheduled for July 30, 2026.

    The consent document stated that in default of any one installment, the balance of the entire amount would accrue and the summons requiring the managing director to show cause why he should not be committed to civil jail would be reinstated.

    The SGR Debt Crisis

    Perhaps the most damaging revelation during Mainga’s tenure is the catastrophic financial performance of the Standard Gauge Railway project, which has left Kenya Railways drowning in debt.

    Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu revealed in her report for the year ended June 2024 that failure to meet loan obligations when due has attracted avoidable expenditure of 34.1 billion shillings in the form of penalties amounting to 5.3 billion shillings and interest of 28.85 billion shillings, which could have otherwise been avoided.

    Kenya Railways Corporation owes 737.5 billion shillings to China Exim Bank, up from the 539 billion shillings originally borrowed for construction of the Mombasa-Naivasha SGR line. This means the debt has grown by 36.8 percent as unpaid interest and principal installments accrue.

    The National Treasury’s debt management update reveals that arrears on the SGR loan, covering overdue principal and accumulated interest, have grown to 413.36 billion shillings as of the end of June 2025.

    That makes up 80.82 percent of the total 511.44 billion shillings arrears which state corporations owed Treasury in the form of on-lent and direct loans in the review period.

    Kenya’s biggest external debt holder is China Exim Bank, to which it owes 741 million dollars in principal, 222 million dollars in interest, and 41 million dollars in penalties for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. On average, Kenya spends more than one billion dollars per year to service its SGR debt to China.

    The Auditor-General noted that under a rigid escrow arrangement, all SGR revenues are deposited into an account which Kenya Railways Corporation jointly manages with Exim Bank, requiring that a minimum balance of 25 billion shillings be maintained before any surplus can be applied to loan servicing.

    Since the account has never reached this threshold, no repayments have flowed through from SGR revenues, resulting in loan arrears accumulating even as the SGR project continues to earn income.

    The SGR has generated approximately 112.08 billion shillings in revenue since the launch of commercial operations eight years ago, yet the corporation remains unable to service the debt.

    Competition from road transport has made it difficult for the corporation to service the loans from SGR operations alone. Over the five years to 2023, SGR generated 73.4 billion shillings from both cargo and passenger operations.

    Critics argue that the Managing Director executed a flawed deal with Africa Star Railways, the Chinese operator for the SGR line, which ran largely unchecked and resulted in Kenya Railways losing up to 1.4 million shillings daily. The contract was signed during Atanas Maina’s tenure and was initiated by Mainga himself while serving as acting Managing Director.

    Political Protection and Succession Manipulation

    Governance experts argue that the current uncertainty exposes gaps in succession planning at Kenya Railways and raises broader concerns about accountability within state-owned enterprises. They warn that prolonged indecision risks undermining institutional stability, staff morale, and public confidence.

    Mainga, an ardent supporter of the Azimio la Umoja coalition, was reportedly lobbied for the managing director position by Kalonzo Musyoka and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Sources indicate he has been fighting an underground war with some senior officials who dislike his leadership style and political orientation.

    The Public Service Commission initiated an investigation into the undisclosed extension of Mainga’s tenure during the final days of the Jubilee Party Administration.

    This clandestine arrangement is reported to have hindered the government’s efforts to institute reforms within the organization.

    Mainga assumed the position permanently in January 2020, having previously served as acting boss following the suspension of Atanas Maina in August 2018 due to corruption allegations.

    Although his contract was set to expire in January 2023, he continued to hold office due to a behind-the-scenes deal struck just prior to the August 2022 general election.

    The board of Kenya Railways Corporation extended his term by three more years, allowing him to serve until January 2026.

    Multiple sources within Kenya Railways allege that Mainga has used his wealth to retain his position, reportedly bribing members of the new board, journalists, and politicians who have dared to raise concerns.

    In September 2024, allegations surfaced that Mainga appointed Benedict Kiema Kavua to a plum position after taking a bribe in a sham recruitment exercise. City insiders claim that the besieged manager has been on the radar of investigative agencies including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

    At the point of shortlisting, Kiema allegedly did not have the required license to practice.

    Despite this information being in public knowledge, the board turned a blind eye and chose to appoint Kiema.

    This happened as two internal managers who had previously served in the position were considered unsuitable despite being experienced, competent, and in good standing.

    Sources suggest this was a well-orchestrated plan by Mainga to eliminate those with organizational memory as he prepares for his eventual exit.

    The process was designed to eliminate staff members who were considered a threat to his otherwise corrupt rule.

    Pension Fund Scandal

    Adding to the litany of allegations, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission initiated an investigation into senior officials of Kenya Railways Corporation concerning the alleged mismanagement of eight billion shillings designated for retirees.

    The probe centers on the Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme and its involvement in the questionable sale of 139 acres of land in Makongeni, Nairobi.

    Five years ago, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations launched an investigation into the sale of prime properties worth billions, focusing on allegations that Kenya Railways Corporation sold these assets at significantly reduced prices to the lowest bidders, who subsequently resold them at a profit.

    A parliamentary oversight committee summoned Mainga to explain why Kenya Railways has failed to pay 270 retirees 21.9 million shillings for the last 19 years.

    The National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee directed Transport Principal Secretary Mohamed Daghar to appear alongside Mainga to explain the measures taken to ensure the retirees have been paid.

    The lawmakers who scrutinized the Auditor-General’s report for the financial year 2022-2023 said it is unacceptable that retirees are yet to be paid their monies despite working for Kenya Railways Corporation for many years.

    They regretted that such delay is the main reason why some of the retirees are sinking into depression and others dying poor as they have no resources to take care of themselves.

    Over 8,500 former Kenya Railways employees moved to court in May 2025 over the retirement fund property sale, seeking orders restraining the corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Trustees members from opening tender bids for the sale of Ngara Railways Estate.

    The former employees argue that the Ngara Railways Estate property remains the only meaningful source of pension for the retirees and must not be sold without due consultation.

    COFEK’s Legal Challenge

    The Consumers Federation of Kenya’s decision to move to court represents a significant escalation in the campaign to hold Mainga accountable. According to the social media post by COFEK, the consumer advocacy organization has instructed its lawyers to seek court intervention over Mainga’s continued stay as Kenya Railways Managing Director.

    COFEK argues that Mainga has served beyond two three-year terms, acted in the same role for nearly two years before being confirmed substantively, and has now remained in office past the mandatory retirement age of 60.

    The organization contends that this flagrant disregard for tenure limits and retirement age requirements constitutes a violation of public service regulations and undermines good governance at one of Kenya’s most strategic public institutions.

    The timing of COFEK’s intervention is significant, coming just weeks after the Auditor-General flagged that Kenya Railways owes nearly one trillion shillings to Exim Bank over Standard Gauge Railway loans.

    The consumer advocacy group argues that Mainga’s continued presence at the helm of the parastatal poses a direct threat to taxpayers who ultimately bear the burden of the corporation’s mounting debts and financial mismanagement.

    Legal experts consulted by investigators suggest that COFEK’s case may succeed where previous petitions failed because it focuses on statutory violations related to tenure limits and retirement age, rather than seeking the court to make determinations on corruption allegations that fall within the mandate of specialized agencies like the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

    The case is expected to test the limits of judicial intervention in matters of public appointments, particularly where statutory bodies appear unwilling or unable to enforce their own regulations. It may also force the court to address whether the separation of powers doctrine can be invoked to shield public officials who remain in office in flagrant violation of age and tenure limits.

    Institutional Failure and Accountability Crisis

    The Kenya Railways saga under Philip Mainga’s leadership represents a catastrophic failure of institutional oversight and accountability. Multiple state agencies, including the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the Public Service Commission, and the Auditor-General, have documented extensive evidence of corruption, mismanagement, and regulatory violations.

    Yet Mainga remains in office, protected by a board that appears either complicit or captured, and shielded by political patrons who benefit from the status quo. The High Court’s decision to strike out the petition seeking his removal, while legally sound on jurisdictional grounds, has been weaponized to create a veneer of legitimacy for his continued tenure.

    The silence from the board of Kenya Railways Corporation is particularly troubling. Despite clear legal provisions requiring formal resolution on whether to renew, extend, or appoint a new chief executive once a tenure lapses, the board has taken no action.

    This suggests either gross incompetence or deliberate complicity in facilitating Mainga’s unlawful continuation in office beyond his statutory retirement age.

    The ramifications extend far beyond Kenya Railways Corporation.

    With the parastatal owing nearly one trillion shillings to China Exim Bank and accumulating billions in avoidable penalties and interest, Kenyan taxpayers are being forced to shoulder the burden of what critics describe as one of the most expensive infrastructure projects in the country’s history.

    The Standard Gauge Railway, once heralded as a symbol of Kenya’s emergence as a regional powerhouse, has become an embarrassing monument to a debt crisis that threatens to engulf an economy already struggling under the weight of unsustainable borrowing.

    As COFEK prepares to file its petition, the outcome will have profound implications for corporate governance at state-owned enterprises.

    A ruling in favor of the consumer advocacy organization would send a strong signal that no public official, regardless of political connections, is above the law when it comes to statutory retirement age and tenure limits.

    Conversely, if the court declines to intervene, it would effectively validate a system where powerful individuals can ignore regulations with impunity, secure in the knowledge that institutional oversight mechanisms are either too weak or too compromised to hold them accountable.

    For the thousands of Kenya Railways retirees who have waited 19 years for their pension payments, for the taxpayers burdened with servicing nearly one trillion shillings in SGR debt, and for the broader public interest in good governance, the stakes could not be higher.

    Mainga’s continued presence at Kenya Railways Corporation, despite serving beyond his tenure and past the mandatory retirement age, represents a test case for whether Kenya’s institutions can enforce their own rules or whether the country has descended into a state of regulatory capture where the powerful make and break rules at will.

    What is certain is that the coming months will be critical in determining not only Mainga’s future but also the credibility of corporate governance at one of Kenya’s most strategic public institutions. The question is whether Kenya’s judicial system will rise to the occasion or whether it will become yet another institution that failed to hold power accountable.

    For now, Philip Mainga remains in office, his reign seemingly set to continue beyond the formal end of his tenure and past his statutory retirement age, while COFEK and Kenyan taxpayers prepare for what promises to be a landmark legal battle over the limits of institutional capture and the enforcement of public service regulations.

  • Why Kenya Railways Boss Mainga’s Involvement in Joho-Jaffer Defamation Case Came Up in Court

    Why Kenya Railways Boss Mainga’s Involvement in Joho-Jaffer Defamation Case Came Up in Court

    The Managing Director of Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC), Philip Mainga, has found himself unexpectedly mentioned in a high-profile defamation case involving Mombasa businessman Abubakar Ali Joho and his business rival, highlighting the complex web of relationships in Kenya’s port logistics sector.

    The Unexpected Witness

    Mainga’s name surfaced during court proceedings where Matilda Maodo Kinzani, an employee of Bulkstream Ltd, faces charges of publishing false and defamatory information about Abubakar Ali Joho – brother to Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy Hassan Joho – and allegedly linking him to a Sh40 billion fraud scheme.

    According to testimony from Police Constable Fredrick Muchiri of the Anti-Terror Police Unit (ATPU), Mainga allegedly informed Abu Joho about the existence of a defamatory document circulating on social media that targeted both him and his prominent brother.

    “The information we received is that it was Mr Mainga who notified Mr Abu of the defamatory document. However, I have not examined his phone to verify the communication,” Muchiri told Mombasa Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo during cross-examination last Friday.

    The Business Rivalry Context

    The defamation case centers on accusations that Abu Joho’s entry into the port logistics business disrupted a three-decade monopoly allegedly held by tycoon Mohamed Jaffer, owner of Bulkstream Ltd (formerly Grainbulk Handlers Limited). This business rivalry forms the backdrop of what Abu Joho describes as a “sustained smear campaign” against his family.

    Abu Joho, who operates Autoport Freight Terminus and Portside Freight Terminal, directly blamed Jaffer for orchestrating the attacks. “He has had a monopoly for 30 years. Now that I have entered the port business, that’s where our troubles began. He is the monopoly; I am not,” he testified.

    The Defamatory Document

    The controversial document allegedly made grave accusations against Abu Joho, including:

    • Involvement in drug trafficking
    • Illegally acquiring Kenya Railways land in Mombasa
    • Helping his brother embezzle Sh40 billion from Mombasa County coffers
    • Personal attacks on his family’s reputation

    The document was allegedly circulated in a WhatsApp group and later spread across social media platforms, prompting Abu Joho to file a formal complaint with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in July 2024.

    Forensic Evidence Points to Accused

    Despite Mainga’s alleged role in alerting Abu Joho to the document’s existence, police investigations traced the defamatory content to Kinzani’s electronic devices. Constable Muchiri emphasized that forensic analysis confirmed Kinzani as the author, not Mainga.

    “It is not possible that Mr Mainga authored the letter because forensic analysis traced it to Ms Kinzani’s phone. I reviewed the forensic report, which links the document to the accused,” Muchiri testified.

    Procedural Questions Raised

    The defense, led by lawyer Michael Oloo, raised questions about the investigation’s handling, particularly why an Anti-Terror Police Unit was investigating a cybercrime case rather than the designated cybercrime division. Seven ATPU officers participated in raiding Kinzani’s home and workplace to seize electronic devices for forensic analysis.

    Muchiri defended the unit’s involvement, stating: “We were not investigating Ms Kinzani for terrorism. This publication did not constitute a terrorist threat.”

    Missing Evidence and Administrative Issues

    In a surprising development, Muchiri admitted that his handwritten statement was missing from the court file, with only a typed version containing typographical errors available to both prosecution and defense teams.

    “The statement in the file is typed, but it’s not signed by me. I wrote and submitted it to the investigating officer, but it’s missing. I don’t know why,” he revealed.

    The case highlights the intense competition in Kenya’s lucrative port logistics sector, where established players face disruption from new entrants.

    Abu Joho’s emergence as a significant player in the industry has apparently triggered what he describes as character assassination rather than fair business competition.

    “This is not business competition. It’s character assassination. It has affected me, my business, and my family,” Abu Joho lamented during his testimony.

    The Charges

    Kinzani faces four criminal charges under Section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act for allegedly disseminating false and defamatory information online. She has denied all accusations and is currently out on Sh300,000 cash bail.

    What’s Next

    The case continues to unfold with the prosecution seeking to establish the full extent of the alleged defamation campaign.

    While Mainga’s exact role remains unclear – he was not called as a witness despite allegedly being the one who alerted Abu Joho to the document – his mention underscores the interconnected nature of Kenya’s business and government circles.

    The hearing is set to continue on August 8, 2025, with the lead investigator expected to provide more details about the forensic analysis that linked the defamatory document to the accused.

    As this case progresses, it offers a rare glimpse into the high-stakes world of port logistics business, where competition can quickly escalate from boardrooms to courtrooms, dragging in unexpected players from Kenya’s public sector.

  • Kenya Railways MD Philip Mainga: A Wanted Man Now On Activists’ Radar Facing Multiple Corruption Probes

    Kenya Railways MD Philip Mainga: A Wanted Man Now On Activists’ Radar Facing Multiple Corruption Probes

    Court activists demand comprehensive investigation into alleged financial mismanagement, land grabbing, and procurement irregularities

    Philip Mainga, the embattled Managing Director of Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC), finds himself at the center of mounting legal challenges as activists petition the High Court to compel anti-corruption agencies to launch comprehensive investigations into his conduct.

    Two prominent activists, Timothy Rasugu and Julius Chebitok, have moved to court seeking orders compelling the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to undertake thorough investigations into all financial transactions conducted during Mainga’s tenure at the helm of the state corporation.

    High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi has directed the duo to serve Mainga with court documents as the case gains momentum.

    The activists’ petition paints a damning picture of alleged systematic corruption and financial mismanagement that has plagued Kenya Railways under Mainga’s leadership.

    Central to their case is the allegation that Mainga orchestrated a series of irregular procurement deals and questionable leasing arrangements, leading to massive financial losses.

    The most significant of these involves a Sh150 million tender for Murram supply in the Nairobi-Nanyuki railway rehabilitation project (Tender No. KR/SCM/FRC/003/2019-2020), which allegedly violated public procurement regulations through restricted bidding, bypassing the Sh30 million threshold set by regulations.

    Further investigation reveals that contracts worth Sh88.2 million to First Choice General Suppliers Limited and Sh34.5 million each to Mosrach Limited were backdated, with work commencing before formal agreements were signed.

    Adding to the complexity, recent reports indicate that the Sh88.2 million deal was allegedly given to a business controlled by Mainga’s long-term fiancée in what investigators describe as an improper process.

    Beyond procurement irregularities, Mainga faces serious allegations of land grabbing and illegal property dealings.

    The activists claim he has been involved in converting public land to private property, specifically alleging that he was involved in land grabbing at Kileleshwa, converting land belonging to the Corporation and building a private hotel.

    The petition further alleges that “The Respondent has also bought public land valued in millions of Kenya shillings in prime Machakos town and build Chocolate City hotel and Chocolate City Supermarket.”

    The activists want the National Land Commission to establish the ownership of land where Chocolate City bar, restaurant and supermarket sits, and determine whether the land was acquired lawfully.

    Under Mainga’s leadership, over 544 parcels of public land have allegedly been illegally allocated to private individuals, with senators demanding EACC arrest Mainga over alleged illegal property deals.

    Financial Hemorrhaging

    Perhaps most damaging to Mainga’s reputation is Kenya Railways’ catastrophic financial performance under his watch.

    Kenya Railways Corporation slumped into a Sh50.37 billion deficit in the financial year that ended June 2024, topping the list of State agencies whose operational costs outstripped revenues.

    This staggering loss has made Kenya Railways the worst-performing state corporation, dwarfing losses of other state entities including the National Health Insurance Fund (Sh3.4 billion), New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (Sh2.4 billion), and Nzoia Sugar (Sh1.1 billion).

    The financial crisis deepened following Kenya Railways’ default on a Sh3.5 billion loan, with the debt ballooning to Sh14 billion, including repayments and accrued charges.

    The SGR on-lent loan hit Sh737.5 billion in June, up from the Sh539 billion originally borrowed from the China Exim Bank.

    Procurement Scandals and Conflict of Interest

    The activists’ court filing highlights multiple procurement irregularities, including a controversial tender for general office stationery supply (Tender number KR/SCM/FRC/003/2023-2024).

    Internal sources allege irregular award of the tender to proxy companies associated with senior management at the state corporation, with an estimated Sh200 million potentially lost to beneficiaries.

    The petition accuses Kenya Railways of disregarding compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, particularly Section 62 regarding “Declaration not to engage in corruption.”

    Leasing Irregularities

    Among the most significant allegations is Mainga’s involvement in illegal land leasing scandals.

    He is accused of leasing Makongeni Container Yards in Nairobi for 10 years without board approval, leading to over Sh400 million in lost revenue.

    Aside from procurement woes, Mainga is accused of overseeing what is now Kenya’s most financially crippled state corporation.

    KRC posted a staggering KSh 50.4 billion net loss this year—dwarfing losses posted by institutions like the NHIF, New KCC, and Nzoia Sugar.

    Despite government directives to slash spending on non-core activities, Kenya Railways failed to align with fiscal reforms.

    Matters worsened when an Auditor General’s report tabled in Parliament revealed that KRC defaulted on a KSh 3.5 billion loan, which has since ballooned to KSh 14 billion due to interest and penalties.

    In response to these allegations, High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi has directed the petitioners to serve Mainga with all relevant court documents.

    The activists are also urging the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) to conduct a special audit into all procurement processes during Mainga’s tenure and have asked the court to order restitution for all lost public funds.

    Mainga’s term as Kenya Railways MD officially ended in February 2023, yet the Public Service Commission launched a probe into the secret extension of his term, raising questions about the legitimacy of his continued tenure.

    Additional allegations include appointing Benedict Kiema Kavua to a plum position after allegedly taking bribes in a sham recruitment exercise, further demonstrating the breadth of corruption allegations surrounding his leadership.

    What the Activists Seek

    The petitioners are seeking comprehensive relief from the court, including:

    – Orders compelling EACC and DCI to investigate all financial transactions during Mainga’s tenure
    – Direction for National Land Commission to establish ownership of disputed properties
    – Special audit by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority of all procurement processes
    – Restitution and recovery of all public funds lost through fraudulent deals
    – Implementation of governance and structural reforms within Kenya Railways

    The case against Mainga represents more than individual corruption allegations; it highlights systemic governance failures within Kenya’s state corporations.

    Despite government directives to cut costs on non-core activities such as travel, training, and overtime, KR reportedly failed to align its budget with the Kenya Kwanza administration’s fiscal priorities.

    As Kenya grapples with mounting public debt and calls for accountability in public service, the Mainga case has become a test of the country’s commitment to fighting corruption in state corporations.

    The outcome of these legal proceedings could set important precedents for how corruption cases involving senior public officials are handled.

    The High Court is expected to hear the matter in the coming weeks, with all eyes on whether the anti-corruption agencies will be compelled to take decisive action against one of Kenya’s most controversial state corporation chiefs.

  • Bunge La Mwananchi Petitions Court to Halt UK Sh28B Funding for Kenya Railways Amid Mismanagement Allegations

    Bunge La Mwananchi Petitions Court to Halt UK Sh28B Funding for Kenya Railways Amid Mismanagement Allegations

    Bunge la Mwananchi, a Kenyan social justice movement, has filed a petition at the High Court seeking to suspend multibillion-shilling funding from the United Kingdom to Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) for the Nairobi Railway City project.

    The petition, lodged before Justice Chacha Mwita by the group’s president and activist Francis Awino, also demands a forensic audit of KRC and a lifestyle audit of its Managing Director, Philip Mainga, over allegations of financial mismanagement and tender irregularities.

    Awino’s petition calls for an order to stop the British government from disbursing funds—estimated between Sh12 billion and Sh28 billion—for the redevelopment of land around Nairobi Central Railway Station into a modern, sustainable urban space known as Railway City.

    The activist argues that the funding, which includes a confirmed UK commitment of approximately Sh11.9 billion, should be halted until KRC’s financial affairs are transparent and accountable.

    “The court should direct the UK government not to release any funds, whether loans or grants, to KRC until a full audit is conducted and the respondent [Mainga] demonstrates transparency,” Awino stated in court documents.

    The Nairobi Railway City project, intended to create a Transit-Oriented Development (ToD), has faced scrutiny amid reports of mismanagement.

    Awino claims the UK had previously considered suspending funding due to irregularities, though conflicting reports suggest the project remains ongoing.

    He further alleged that President William Ruto intervened by engaging UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to salvage the initiative, pointing to KRC’s inability to manage its affairs independently.

    Awino accused Mainga of failing to inspire investor confidence, citing a lack of a clear financial strategy that has exacerbated KRC’s debt crisis and burdened taxpayers.

    He also linked the MD to ongoing land disputes, including a case in Embakasi where KRC is alleged to have paid squatters, some of whom claim they never received compensation. “Instead of resolving disputes transparently, Mainga’s leadership has been marked by opacity, eroding public trust,” Awino told the court.

    Among the petition’s most serious allegations is a claim that Mainga irregularly awarded a Ksh 88.2 million tender to First Choice General Supplies, a company purportedly owned by his longtime girlfriend, Peninah Patricks.

    This accusation, led to Mainga’s questioning by a parliamentary committee, though it awaits official confirmation from bodies like the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

    Awino urged the EACC to investigate and recommend charges to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) if substantiated.

    The petition also seeks recovery of funds allegedly lost through fraudulent procurements and illegal tenders under Mainga’s tenure.

    Awino pointed to broader mismanagement, including deals he claims have jeopardized KRC’s infrastructure and failed negotiations that could have secured better terms for the corporation.

    KRC has yet to respond officially to the petition, and the court has not scheduled a hearing date. The Nairobi Railway City project, backed by the UK government and valued at up to Sh28 billion for its full scope, continues to draw attention as a flagship urban development initiative, despite the controversies surrounding its management.

    Awino’s legal action underscores growing public concern over accountability at KRC, with Bunge la Mwananchi positioning itself as a watchdog for taxpayer interests.

    The outcome of the petition could impact not only the Railway City project but also Kenya’s broader relationship with international development partners.

  • How Kenya Railways’s MD Phillip Mainga, Appointed Benedict Kiema Kavua To a Plum Position After Taking Bribe In a Sham Recruitment Exercise

    How Kenya Railways’s MD Phillip Mainga, Appointed Benedict Kiema Kavua To a Plum Position After Taking Bribe In a Sham Recruitment Exercise

    ‘Scandalous’ Kenya Railway Managing Director Phillip Mainga has struck again and appointed inexperience corrupt linked Benedict Kiema Kavua to a plum position after he allegdly took some bribe in exchange of of the said job.

    This is Contrary to expectations of many internal staff who either shunned to apply for lack of trust in the process- the few that applied were not considered as they lacked the qualifications( Failed to meet Maingas demands and lacked money to bribe).

    Kenyan insight is aware that The board proceeded to conduct interviews between 19th and 21st August 2024 for General Manager Corporate services, General Manager Business & Commercial, General Manager Finance, General Manager Procurement, General Manager Legal Services.

    Sources intimate that the board appointed Benedict Kiema Kavua, the current procurement manager at Nairobi Water and Sewage Company for the position of General manager procurement.

    It is interesting to note that Kiema currently has an active court case with his employer and is bedeviled by corruption investigations.

    In the auditor general’s report released last year, Nairobi Water lost over Sh10 billion in the financial year ended June 2022 due to faulty water meters, unreconciled financial statements and allowances paid to its staff.

    The auditor general observed that this led to a loss of Sh834 million as projected revenue.

    The report also indicates that the water firm lost up to 50 percent of its projected water sales, which is way above the 25 percent of the non-revenue water threshold that is allowed by the Water Services Regulatory Board.

    Kiema is buying time to cover up suspected corrupt dealings that he allegedly got into while in office.

    City Hall insiders also claim that the besieged manager has been on the radar of investigative agencies including Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

    It is also alleged that at the point of shortlisting, Kiema did not have the required licence to practice as required.

    Despite this information being in public knowledge, the board turned a blind eye choosing to appoint Kiema.

    This happened as two internal managers who have previously served in this position were considered unsuitable despite being experienced, competent and in good standing.

    Railway is a specialized sector and it was expected that the board would leverage on the experience of internal staff.

    This was a well-orchestrated plan by MD Philip Mainga to eliminate those with organizational memory as he prepares for his exit which is eminent with the looming parastatal shakeups.

    The Board also interviewed for the position of General Manager Legal choosing to appoint xxxxxx from the little-known leather sector.

    It is not clear how two officers who are extremely experienced in the Corporations legal department never featured in the shortlist.

    Is this a plan to wipe away all memory as Mainga exits?

    For the position of General Manager Business and Commercial the board recommended the appointment of Stanley Cheruiyot who is currently serving as the principal business development officer.

    It is yet another wonder how board ended up shortlisting and ultimately appointing him despite not having any senior managerial experience.

    On the onslaught were two senior managers who have served in the capacity of general manager business and possess expansive experience and performance record to deliver in this docket.

    Stanley was the only internal staff who was considered for appointment.

    This is yet another attempt to completely wipe out any threats in the system as Mainga prepares to exit the stage, succession politics seem to be taking the center stage at the expense of the principal of meritocracy.

    “This process was to eliminate all Luhyas who the MD has declared war against, for being forthright and firm in their decisions thereby being considered as a threat to the otherwise corrupt rule of MD Mainga” said an internal source.

    This happened on the backdrop of staff unrest over the recent transition to a new structure where a few staff were promoted without a clear meritocracy criterion a process approved by the board.

    A recent group of over five hundred staff pushing for a fair process against a simmering civil disobedience were silenced through intimidations by the police.

    A memo dated 22nd August 2024 was seen to be a knee jack reaction by the MD and the acting corporate services general manager to quell unrest over unfair and procedural promotions within the Corporation.
    The staff have however vowed to keep agitating for fairness, equity and equality.

    A source revealed an anonymous person collecting complaints with a threat to raise them at the highest levels.

    The board has also been said not to have appointed any candidate for the position of General Manager Finance, even after interviewing over 5 candidates.

    This is after failing to shortlist Dr. Nebert Mandala for the position considering that he was previously shortlisted for the position of Commissioner General for Kenya Revenue authority in a recent recruitment process.

    How then would he fail to be shortlisted for a general manager position?

    Sources indicate that this was well intended to retain status quo to allow the MD Mainga to “finish his assignments in the institution”.

    The board also appointment of Tialal Leparan Christophe as the General Manager Corporate services.

    Our sources reveal that Tialal who has previously worked with NTSA and currently works with the salaries and remuneration commission was the only appointed candidate who was qualified for the job among those recommended to take up various positions at the state corporation.

    These interviews were conducted in the midst of a transition process with the exit of Kipchumba Murkomen and entry of Davis Chirchir.

    It is believed that Chirchir whose prowess has been shown in the Ministry of Energy was brought on board to clean up the mess in the Roads and Transport ministry and particularly Kenya Railways which is marred by scandals and huge operational losses translating to over 30 billion.

    It was expected that the recruitment process if done in a transparent, fair and objective manner would see the General Manager positions filled to help improve the Performance of the Corporation.

    With Key projects the Corporation is expected to undertake, including the Nairobi Railway city under the UKEF, SGR phase 2B and C and not forgetting the world bank KUMIP project.

    It is believed that hiring of competent, qualified and experienced staff will help the state Corporation deliver on this projects while turning around the financial position.

    The board should put professionalism ahead of selfish interests and do what is right- this is the spirit of the clarion call from Genz.

    Meritocracy must surpass any other personal interests.

  • ‪Panicked Kenya Railways MD Mainga Threatens To Arrest Staffers Who Leak Confidential Documents Exposing Corruption To The Media‬

    ‪Panicked Kenya Railways MD Mainga Threatens To Arrest Staffers Who Leak Confidential Documents Exposing Corruption To The Media‬

    Panic has gripped the management of Kenya Railways over the suspicions that disgruntled employees are plotting to leak information about wanton corruption in the state agency.

    Kenya Insights has learned that the embattled Managing Director Philip Mainga is particularly living in fear of having his king kept secrets of corrupt deals being exposed to the media after bitter fallout with some senior employees.

    His fears are that former employees that he unceremoniously dismissed from the corporation could be conspiring with big media houses and senior bloggers to expose his dirty dealings.

    Mr. Mainga is said to have embarked on a preemptive attack sending warnings to his suspected parties threatening them with legal action should they reveal the ‘secrets’ in public.

    “He’s using some funny law CAP187 claiming it’s illegal to disclose official government documents to outside sources without express permission. He’s hanging on this to scare anyone planning to come forward to expose him and the management.” An insider source told Kenya Insights.

    Claims are also being made against Jane Vuligwa, the former General Manager Supply Chain and Mercy for having met some journalists and bloggers and passed confidential information. Beside, there are other claims that the management has in possession of communication between the said employees and journalists and alleged meetings in Karen and Mombasa Road. Kenya Insights couldn’t verify the veracity of the claims. However, we’ve learned they form a bigger part of the scaring tactic.

    We’re told that Mainga and others are threatening to hand names and relevant information to the DCI for the prosecution of those they’re suspecting of working with the media and bloggers.

    However, the section of the penal code they’re relying on to muzzle the voices has already been declared unconstitutional.

    Mainga’s tenure

    The tenure of Mainga as the MD has been marred with controversies and mismanagement allegations.

    Mainga executed a flawed deal with Africa Star Railways (Afristar), the Chinese operator for the SGR line, which ran largely unchecked where Kenya Railways lost up to Sh.1.4m daily. The contract was signed during Athanas Maina’s tenure and was initiated by Mainga himself.

    He’s alleged to have unilaterally leased Kenya Railways facilities (container yards and buildings) at Makongeni Nairobi for ten (10) years without any internal procedures or reporting to the board for approval as expected.

    Mainga was also mentioned in a tender fraud involving former Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia and Hassan Joho.

    According to a report tabled before the National Assembly Transport Committee, Macharia and Mainga failed to make the process open to interested stakeholders to ensure fairness, transparency, equity and cost-effectiveness.

    The report also indicated that the ministry and Kenya Railways failed to conduct an independent valuation before the execution of leases for an investment in a capital project of such magnitude.

    The report showed there was no transparency in the contractual agreement between Kenya Railways and Auto Ports Freight Terminal Limited- a firm linked to Joho’s family-  for the transportation of cargo by the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).

    The Auditor General warned that Kenya Railways could be losing revenue as a result of irregular leasing of the Nairobi Freight Terminal (NFT) to M/s Autoports Freight Terminal Limited.

    According to the special audit report, Kenya Railways as a procuring entity was wrong in entering into a contract with M/s Autoports on terms that were not approved by the board.

    The Auditor General found that the procedure followed to have a contractual agreement between Kenya Railways and M/s Autoports Freight Terminal Limited was not transparent and lacked the requisite documents with a clear audit trail as opposed to the similar agreement between KR and M/s Grain Bulk Handlers Limited (GBHL).

    Particularly, the office of the Auditor General was concerned that Kenya Railways did not adhere to the provisions of section 11A of the Kenya Railways Act, Cap 397, the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, and the Public-Private Partnerships Act, 2013 in entering into the lease agreement with M/s Autoports Freight Terminal Limited.

    Dismissal of senior staff

    Last year, Board of Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) quietly extended Mainga’s term, handing him a second three-year term before the end of the Jubilee administration.

    The unexpected extension caused ripples in the corporation with allegations running back and forth that it was un procedural and more grave accusation that the board was bribed to see the re-appointment through, a norm in many state corporations.

    Mass exits

    Mainga had a longstanding feud over alleged corruption with Captain Mohammed Abdi as the board’s chairman and they were eventually separated.

    Murkomen in February 2024, appointed Abdi Bare Duale, a brother to defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale as the new board chairman.

    Following the exit of Captain Abdi, Mainga is says to have gone on the extreme, dismissing senior managers, demoting others and instigating the resignation of some. It’s believed he aims at replacing them with his loyalists and more so to cover up corrupt deals in the corporation that runs into billions. Positions that have been left vacant and advertised after Mainga’s onslaught

    1. GM: Legal Services & CS
    2. GM: Supply Chain Management RG2
    3. GM: Rail Operations
    4. GM: Finance
    5. GM: Business & Commercial
    6. Corporate Audit Manager
    7. Property Manager

    We’re told he dismissed everyone he questioned his loyalty and more so those he perceived were allied to Captain Abdi.

    However, his dismissals were challenged in court on 19th March and stayed by Justice Mathews Njeri and a ruling is set to be made on 9th May 2024.

    Keep it here for more.

  • Allegations Against Kenya Railways MD Philip Mainga

    Allegations Against Kenya Railways MD Philip Mainga

    Tens of parastatal chief executives are sitting on the edge as Ruto’s administration aggressively seeks to replace top bosses in State-backed firms and agencies as it races to assert its influence.

    Chief executives in at least nine cash-flush parastatals will see their terms expire in the coming months while over 11 of the firms have CEOs serving in an acting capacity, which are low-hanging fruits for new ministers to tap their allies for the coveted offices.

    Traditionally, a change in administration often triggers shake-ups in parastatals as the President and ministers move to assert their influence over government-managed entities that have previously been used as centres of patronage by previous regimes.

    The new administration, which came to power in September last year has mostly fired directors appointed in the former president Uhuru Kenyatta’s last days and populated the boards with losers in the August General Elections who supported his Ruto’s coalition.

    This has set the stage for the replacement of chief executives of top State-owned firms by friendlier boards despite a majority of their contracts running up to next year.

    One of the executives whose terms have lapsed is Philip Mainga of Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) which ended in February 2023.

    Mr Mainga took over the jobjob substantively in January 2020. Before then, he was the acting boss at the state corporation after the suspension of the former boss Atanas Maina in August 2018 on corruption allegations.

    The Managing Director Mainga executed a flawed deal with Africa Star Railways (Afristar), the Chinese operator for the SGR line, which ran largely unchecked where Kenya Railways lost up to Sh.1.4m daily. The contract was signed during Athanas Maina’s tenure and was initiated by Mainga himself.

    Allegations

    Mainga, an ardent Azimio supporter has been fighting an underground war together with the board and some senior officials who didn’t like his leadership style and hate towards the current president, William Ruto.

    Mainga was lobbied to be the managing director by Kalonzo Musyoka and former prime minister Raila Odinga.

    Even as he prepares to exit, a new whistleblower report has surfaced that exposes the dirty past that would haunt him.

    Abuse of office

    In the whistleblower report seen by Kenya Insights, Mainga is accused of abusing his office during his tenure as the acting MD.

    On 21″ March, 2019, hes alleged to have unilaterally leased Kenya Railways facilities (container yards and buildings) at Makongeni Nairobi for ten (10) years without any internal procedures or reporting to the board for approval as expected. The report says that Mainga did this while with the full knowledge that KPA had actually taken over the property in October 2018 without formal handing over and also that the property was being used by Kenya Railways to earn twenty tree million (23,000,000.00) a month and to date Railways have lost over four hundred million shillings (400,000,000.00) in form of transport of containers of ICDN and storage charges.

    As a result of his action, Kenya Ports Authority uplifted the railway lines without authority and resorted to the use of road transport which was allegedly a corruption scheme designed to benefit specific road transporter. The whistleblower says the corporation will have to incur additional costs to reinstate the line to its original use.

    It also states that through the letter of offer dated 14* September, 2018, Mr. Mainga indicated that the board in its 394th meeting held on 26 January, 2018 approved the lease of KR reserve land along Bunyala road to Taff International while in the full knowledge that out of the 7 leases approved by the board on that day none of them related to Taff International.

    That through a letter of offer dated 2nd October 2018, he indicated that the board in their 410th meeting held on 26th September 2018 recommended that the corporation leases five (5) acres in Thika for 15 years to Harvest International from 1st November, 2018 while in the full Knowledge that the lease was not part of those which were approved during the 410th special board meeting. Given that the land was in an operation zone, he failed or ignored to check with relevant department whether leasing of the land will conflict with the current or future railway operations as is normally a policy when leasing land designed for operation.

    That On10′ July, 2019, Mainga wrote letters indicating that during 430′ special board meeting dated 9th July, 2019, the board recommended the leasing of the land to Kokotoni Investments Ltd and Mapset Maritime Ltd for 3oyears while in full knowledge that the board did not approve leasing of the land to the two companies.

    That on 22″ March 2018, Mr. Mainga without any reasonable cause evicted Kristaline Salt Ltd from corporation go down in Malaba and coinvestigated their goods. He then leased the property to a tenant of his choice, Multiple Solutions Ltd. Through his actions, the corporation is facing unnecessary claim of USD 10,315.50 and Ksh. 395,400.00 apart from general damages, costs of suits and damages.

    Lack of Transparency and Accountability

    The report says the MD failed to showcase transparency and fairness during leading processes. “Sub division & leasing of Siwani Estate Nakuru- Mr. Mainga sub divided the said land into twenty-two (22) plots and presented a lease of exactly twenty-two (22) to the board for approval without demonstrating how they were transparently identified and thus giving room for corrupt activities.” It states.

    “sub division & leasing of Sleeper press land, Nairobi – Mr. Mainga sub divided the said land into eight (8) plots and presented a lease of exactly eight (8) to the board for approval without demonstrating how the they were transparently identified and thus giving room for corrupt activities.”

    “Leasing of Nairobi South Hub and its Environs _ Kenya Railway land that was recently acquired for SGR has been leased to a few known companies without any demonstration that the exercise was undertaken transparently and fairly” claims the report seen by Kenya Insights.

    Projects without Plans

    According to the report, Mr. Mainga allegedly disregarded the need for planning before engaging the corporation resources.

    A case in hand is the leasing of Athi River logistics hub – Mr. Mainga is alleged to have allowed Grain Bulk Handling Limited (GBHL) to take over the proposed KR Athi River Logistics Hub before physical planning for the area was undertaken.

    As a result of this preferential access; GHBL blocked a would be access road to Athi River SGR railway station. GBHL acquire sixty-two (62) acres instead of fifty (5o) acres they were allocated. Planners were forced to plan around GBHL.

    GBHL is associated with Mombasa tycoon Mohamed Jaffer who at the time enjoyed the backing of handshake and is currently trying to get his grip back with Ruto who appears to be going after his businesses monopoly.

    It goes further to poke holes into leasing and extension of leases within Nairobi Railway city, “Mr. Mainga recommended for leasing and extension of leases for Kenya Railway land with a full knowledge that there was ongoing development Nairobi Railway City master plan by Kenya Railway and Nairobi County Government.” It states.

    Leasing of SGR Nairobi Station area, Syokimau Station, and adjoining areas, “Mr. Maingi recommended for leasing of over hundred (100) acres of Kenya Railway land with the full knowledge that there was ongoing development plan which was being undertaken by Kenya Railways, Ministry of Lands, County Government of Nairobi and Machakos County.”

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