The World Bank has committed Ksh 65 billion (approximately $500 million) to upgrade the Nairobi-Thika Commuter Rail corridor into a modern urban rail system.

• This significant funding aims to transform mobility in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area.
• Key players include the World Bank, Kenya Railways, the Ministry of Transport, and urban planners.
• The project includes upgrading tracks, signalling, stations, introducing new rolling stock, and a new Kenya Integrated Automated Fare Collection System.