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February 12, 2026
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Govt Issues Update on Construction of BRT Linking CBD With JKIA

Govt Issues Update on Construction of BRT Linking CBD With JKIA

The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a bus-based public transport system designed to provide faster, more efficient, and more reliable service compared to regular buses...

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Nairobi's BRT Line 5, connecting the Central Business District to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, is in the final stages of approval by the National Treasury, as confirmed by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. This project, supported by the Korean government and funded by a Ksh7.6 billion loan, aims to enhance urban mobility.

  • BRT Line 5 will feature dedicated lanes along a 10.5-kilometre corridor linking the Eastern Bypass to the Thika Superhighway.
  • The project is set to commence in January 2025, with funding secured from the Korean Export-Import Bank.
  • Korea’s Ambassador to Kenya, Kang Hyung-shik, discussed this transformative project during a visit with Governor Sakaja on Thursday, February 12, 2025.

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