Infrastructure crisis: Railways, roads and airports fall apart amid building boom

The signs of neglect range from leaking terminal roofs at JKIA and the Mombasa Road and Uhuru Highway that remain in a deplorable state after construction of the Nairobi Expressway..

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Kenya has experienced a significant infrastructure crisis, with railways, roads, and airports showing signs of deterioration despite substantial investments over the past two decades aimed at economic transformation.

The article highlights a perceived "building boom" that has seemingly outpaced maintenance and upkeep of critical public infrastructure.
Key national infrastructure projects, including the Nairobi Expressway, are mentioned, suggesting a focus on new construction over ongoing maintenance.
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