Kenya is on track to secure a major financial deal with the United Kingdom that will pave the way for the launch of the ambitious 438-acre Nairobi Railway City project.
Leading the Kenyan delegation in London was Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who attended the Sudan Conference and held key negotiations between the National Treasury and the UK Export Finance agency (UKEF). These talks are part of efforts to fast-track Kenya’s plans for transformative infrastructure development.
According to a statement from Mudavadi’s office, this agreement brings Kenya significantly closer to realizing the vision of the Nairobi Railway City. The project is expected to become a modern urban transport and commercial hub, redefining the face of Nairobi’s central business district. It will be designed as a transit-oriented space to improve mobility while boosting economic activity within the capital.
Following the agreement, preparations for the groundbreaking are now underway, with billions of shillings in investment unlocked to enhance both railway and bus transportation systems in the city. These developments are seen as a critical step toward driving sustainable economic growth and decongesting Nairobi’s overcrowded transport network.
In addition to the Railway City deal, Mudavadi is also handling the final stages of Kenya’s commitments for three other major urban transport projects. These include the Nairobi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 3, the Nairobi Commuter Rail Line 2, and the Nairobi Commuter Rail Line 5. These projects are part of a wider plan by the government to modernize and expand the capital’s transport system, which has long struggled under growing demand and outdated infrastructure.
A statement from Mudavadi’s office confirmed that the completion of these commitments will be officially announced on April 28 during the upcoming joint meeting between the Government of Kenya and the G7+ Transport Heads of Mission.
This high-level event will be co-chaired by the Prime Cabinet Secretary’s Office and the British High Commission. It is expected to mark a significant moment in Kenya’s ongoing infrastructure revolution, showcasing its readiness to partner with global stakeholders in building modern, efficient urban systems.
Meanwhile, Mudavadi’s presence at the Sudan Conference comes at a politically sensitive time. Kenya has been facing diplomatic tensions with Sudan after reports emerged that Nairobi was planning to host a second round of talks involving Sudan’s paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and their allies.
In a strongly worded press statement released on Sunday, Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Kenya for allegedly preparing to host the RSF, accusing it of turning a blind eye to the group’s involvement in what it described as a campaign of genocide in Darfur.
Sudan expressed outrage over Kenya’s decision to engage with the RSF, especially after the group had already been widely condemned by the United Nations Security Council and the African Union.
Sudan argued that Kenya’s continued interaction with the RSF undermines peace efforts and raises questions about its role in regional diplomacy.
As Kenya works to repair its diplomatic relations with Sudan, these infrastructure deals with the UK signal President William Ruto’s administration’s determination to maintain a strong international presence while pushing forward with domestic development goals.
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