Ruto Secures France's Support for Nairobi Commuter Rail Expansion

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: May 10, 2026Country: Kenya

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Ruto Secures France's Support for Nairobi Commuter Rail Expansion

President William Ruto announced a new cooperation agreement with France to rehabilitate and expand the Nairobi Commuter Rail system. This deal, part of 11 economic agreements signed with French President Emmanuel Macron, includes an investment of £83 million to modernize the railway network. The project aims to enhance Nairobi's connectivity with satellite towns and modernize over 165 km of existing lines.

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