Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has confirmed progress in efforts to secure funding for the Nairobi Railway City Project, following a high-level meeting with the United Kingdom Export Financing (UKEF) team, led by CEO Tim Reid.
Speaking after the meeting, Mudavadi described the engagement as productive, noting that discussions focused on the possibility of UKEF supporting the ambitious infrastructure project, which is poised to transform Nairobi’s Central Business District.
“We had a productive engagement with the United Kingdom Export Financing (UKEF) team, led by CEO Tim Reid, exploring potential funding for the transformative Nairobi Railway City project,” said Mudavadi.
The Nairobi Railway City is expected to ease congestion in the capital and create more than 10,000 jobs, with 5,000 during construction and another 5,000 in its first operational phase.
The development includes a new central railway station, modern infrastructure, and commercial zones aimed at redefining urban mobility and economic integration.
Approved by Cabinet in December 2019 and designated a Special Planning Area in February 2020, the project is a flagship initiative under the government’s plan to position Nairobi as a multilateral and financial hub for both the region and the African continent.
“Nairobi Railway City is a key pillar in the government’s vision to position the City in the Sun as a leading multilateral and financial hub,” the Prime CS added.
