European lenders have pledged to provide up to KSh 23 billion to support Kenya’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. The European Investment Bank, the EU, and the French Development Agency will avail loans and grants to enhance the country’s transport system.
EIB will avail a loan of between KSh 5.8 to KSh 11.5 billion to Kenya for the transport system. Additionally, the European Union will offer a grant of KSh 5.2 billion. Lastly, Agence Francaise de Development (AFD) will provide the remaining amount.
Kenya’s highly anticipated BRT system expects to cut traffic jams significantly. For instance, the recently launched JKIA-Westlands Expressway’s BRT system will move as many as 28,800 people each day.
While legislators keep promising efficient transport systems, there’s very little to show on the ground. The only sign of the rapid transit system is a red line laying dormant on Thika Superhighway.
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The government has an uphill task to prepare Nairobi’s infrastructure for the BRT system. This includes developing a solid plan to relocate the 2000 people encroaching the road reserves.
As more parties promise to fund the project, Nairobi awaits for the 5 corridors BRT among other projects which will revolutionize the city’s awful commuting experience.
