President William Ruto met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in New York to discuss the ongoing Nairobi Railway City project, a major initiative backed by the UK. The meeting took place during Ruto’s visit to the United Nations General Assembly, where he emphasized the importance of deepening trade relations and collaboration between Kenya and the UK.
“Kenya and the United Kingdom share a long history of cooperation and friendship. We are committed to furthering our efforts in climate financing, renewable energy, and pushing for reforms in the international financial system,” Ruto shared on social media.
Their discussions focused heavily on the Nairobi Railway City project, a key element of the UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership. Spanning 425 acres in the heart of Nairobi, this initiative is expected to significantly improve mobility and connectivity within the city and surrounding areas. The project, funded through a public-private partnership (PPP) worth approximately Ksh.30 billion, is a cornerstone of Kenya’s urban development.
The concept for the Railway City project was first introduced in January 2020, during a meeting between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and then-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. During this meeting, Johnson pledged UK support for the project, which has since received substantial technical backing from the UK government. This includes reviews of the master plan, land assessments, priority project identification, feasibility studies, and detailed design and engineering work.
Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga previously confirmed that the project is slated to be completed within three years. He also noted that construction began in July 2022 after final designs were handed over to the Kenyan government in May of the same year.
The Nairobi Railway City project represents a significant leap forward for Kenya’s infrastructure, with hopes it will boost trade and ease transportation in one of East Africa’s busiest cities.
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