Ruto, Macron Seal Ksh12.5 Billion Deal to Expand Nairobi Commuter Rail
Kenya and France have inked a USD800 million deal to explore partnerships in innovation, green energy, digital technology, and economic growth...
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President William Ruto has secured France's support for the significant rehabilitation and expansion of the Nairobi Commuter Rail system. This agreement is part of 11 economic growth instruments signed between Kenya and France.
- The Nairobi commuter rail project is valued at £83 million (Ksh12.5 billion).
- Key figures involved are President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron.
- This initiative aims to modernize urban transport and expand connectivity to satellite towns around Nairobi.
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Kenya-France Sign Deals Worth Billions for Infrastructure and Education - May 2026
President William Ruto secured France's support for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Nairobi Commuter Rail system in a deal worth Ksh12.5 billion, part of 11 economic growth instruments signed between Kenya and France. Additionally, President Ruto announced a Ksh4.5 billion Engineering and Science Complex at the University of Nairobi, jointly funded by the French Development Agency. These agreements were signed following bilateral talks between President Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron in Nairobi to strengthen Kenya-France ties.
