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Originally published by The Standard BusinessFebruary 24, 2026
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Mbadi: Malaba SGR extension aims to shun external debt

The government is pursuing creative financing options to extend the SGR from Naivasha to Kisumu and to the Ugandan border at Malaba without relying on new debt from external lenders...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's government is exploring innovative financing methods to fund the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Kisumu and Malaba without incurring new external debt.
- The goal is to avoid new borrowing from China or other international lenders for the SGR expansion.
- Mbadi, a key figure in this initiative, is spearheading efforts to find alternative funding.
- This approach signals a shift in strategy to manage national debt while improving Kenyan infrastructure.
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