Zakhem seeks Sh10.9bn from KPC on pipeline project delays

Lebanese contractor Zakhem International Construction Limited has moved to court seeking more than Sh10.9 billion from Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) over delays in the Mombasa–Nairobi petroleum pipeline project. The project, announced in 2013 and launched in 2015, was initially scheduled for completion within 18 months but took 21 months. Zakhem attributes the delays to KPC's alleged non-compliance with National Construction Authority requirements, delayed approvals, and external obstructions. The contractor claims it performed its obligations but was hindered by KPC's actions and omissions.