Kenya's infrastructure boom faces costly maintenance crisis

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 embarked on a significant infrastructure development drive over the past two decades, investing heavily in projects like roads and railways. However, this boom is now facing a potentially costly maintenance crisis.

Kenya has made substantial investments in public infrastructure to boost its economy.
The Kenyan government is the key entity involved in these investments.
The article highlights the looming challenge of maintaining these new and expanded infrastructure assets, which could incur significant future expenses.

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