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Kenya: Uhuru Defends Massive Investment in Infrastructure
Nation, 8 August 2016
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday tore into critics questioning the rationale of building the standard gauge railway and other infrastructure projects, telling them the… Read more »
Kenya Defends Massive Investment in Infrastructure
The country's President, Uhuru Kenyatta, has addressed his critics saying the projects are necessary to boost the economy.
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta (3rd R, front) tightens the screw during his inspection of a construction site of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project near Sultan Halmud.
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Kenya: 14 Chinese Rail Workers Nursing Injuries After Attack
Nation, 2 August 2016
Angry youth have attacked and injured 14 Chinese nationals at the Duka Moja railway construction site on the Narok-Maai Mahiu road. Read more »
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Kenya: Chinese Workers to Build Lamu Coal Plant
Nation, 26 July 2016
The number of Chinese workers in Kenya's crowded labour market is set to increase significantly when construction of Lamu's coal power plant begins later this year, official… Read more »
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East Africa: Rift Valley Railways Promises to Change Regional Face of Transport
Observer, 13 July 2016
The misleading reporting that has recently appeared in the press regarding Qalaa Holdings and its investment in Rift Valley Railways (RVR) has compelled us to respond to the… Read more »
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Kenya: Rail Construction to End Earlier Than Expected
Nation, 26 June 2016
The construction of the Sh327 billion standard gauge railway is expected to be completed earlier than expected. Read more »
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East Africa: Kenya, Ethiopia in Rail, Pipeline Deals
East African, 25 June 2016
Kenya is seeking Ethiopia's participation in regional infrastructure projects after Uganda and Rwanda pulled out of the joint oil pipeline and the standard gauge railway. Read more »
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Kenya: New Rail Doesn't Mean End of the Road for Us, Says RVR
Nation, 16 June 2016
Rift Valley Railways (RVR) says the entry of the standard gauge railway (SGR) will not affect its exclusive cargo contract with the government. Read more »
