Govt Launches Ksh9.1 Billion U.S-Backed Infrastructure Project
Established in 1982, the project is not only a key strategic force but also a regional hub for peace and stability...
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Kenya and the United States have launched a Ksh9.1 billion runway expansion project at Kenya Navy Base Manda Bay in Lamu, aiming to significantly enhance regional peace and security operations.
- The project involves constructing a new 10,000-foot runway, nearly tripling the existing facility's length, with an expected completion in mid-2027.
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau presided over the groundbreaking ceremony on January 29.
- The expansion will allow the base to handle larger aircraft, crucial for combating extremism and responding to regional crises, strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations following Kenya's designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally in 2024.
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Government Agencies Launch and Upgrade National Infrastructure Projects - January 2026
Kenya and the United States have launched a Ksh9.1 billion runway expansion project at Kenya Navy Base Manda Bay in Lamu, aiming to enhance regional security operations. Concurrently, the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has energized the new Sondu-Ndhiwa-Homa Bay-Awendo 132kV transmission line to reduce power outages in Nyanza and parts of Western Kenya. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is also upgrading its cargo monitoring system, the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS), to incorporate user-owned electronic seals to improve cross-border trade efficiency. In the transport sector, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the National Police Service (NPS) are piloting a digital ID system for boda boda riders in Nairobi. This initiative aims to regulate the motorcycle transport sector and address concerns about traffic violations.
