MARTIN AGUMBI: Road maintenance levy securitisation is a game changer for Kenya

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February 6, 2026

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Kenya last year grappled with widespread stalled road projects, as contractors downed tools over mounting unpaid bills. A sweeping infrastructure revival is underway, with more than 580 previously stalled road projects back in motion across the country. Subscribe for m

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