World Bank Plans $500 Million to Upgrade Kenya’s Commuter Rail

The World Bank has earmarked $500 million to rehabilitate the commuter rail network in Kenya’s capital.

The project, which is at the concept review stage, will include upgrades to stations, the purchase of rail carriages and other infrastructure investments in Nairobi, according to a note on the lender’s website. The total cost is estimated at $1.7 billion.