Kenya Railways Launches New Rail Project Linking Nairobi & 4 Counties
The new railway project will plug into other developments, including the Ngong-Riruta line that is under rehabilitation, to offer more means to get in and out of the city...
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Kenya Railways has launched a Ksh65 billion urban mobility improvement project aimed at addressing transport challenges in Nairobi and its surrounding counties. The initiative, supported by the World Bank, will seek consulting firms to develop a comprehensive urban mobility plan.
- The project budget stands at Ksh65 billion.
- Key organization involved is Kenya Railways.
- The plan covers Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, and Murang’a counties, focusing on integrating various transport systems.
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