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China Boosts African Infrastructure Investment Ahead of Elections

12/8/2025

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China is increasing its investment in African infrastructure, shifting from builders to long-term financiers and operators to influence transport routes.
State-owned firms are using public-private partnerships for infrastructure, a shift from bilateral loans after 2016.
In Kenya, the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and Shandong Hi-Speed Road and Bridge International (SDRBI) are building a 233 km highway worth US$1.3 billion, to be completed before the 2027 presidential elections.

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Story summary

China is increasing its investment in African infrastructure, shifting from builders to long-term financiers and operators to influence transport routes.
State-owned firms are using public-private partnerships for infrastructure, a shift from bilateral loans after 2016.
In Kenya, the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and Shandong Hi-Speed Road and Bridge International (SDRBI) are building a 233 km highway worth US$1.3 billion, to be completed before the 2027 presidential elections.