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February 12, 2026
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Sakaja announces return of BRT after talks with South Korea

Sakaja announces return of BRT after talks with South Korea

This followed a courtesy call by the Ambassador of Korea to Kenya Kang Hyung-shik, who reaffirmed South Korea's commitment to constructing the BRT Line 5 that will link Nairobi’s City Centre to Jomo K.....

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja announced the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 5 project is in its final approval stage, following discussions with the Ambassador of Korea to Kenya Kang Hyung-shik.

  • BRT Line 5 will connect Nairobi's City Centre to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and transport costs.
  • South Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to the project, with Ambassador Kang also announcing the establishment of a permanent mission in Nairobi's Lavington area.
  • The project, initially facing funding delays, received a significant boost with a Ksh.7.6 billion loan from the Korean Export-Import Bank in 2024.

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