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UK Backs Nairobi Railway City Amid China Tensions

4/11/2026

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  • Western governments shun China-linked infrastructure due to tensions, while Nairobi Railway City in Kenya remains an exception.
  • British financing supports construction by Chinese firms to build a major Nairobi transport hub.
  • The project includes a new Central station and a 172-hectare district with businesses, homes, and an industrial zone.
  • Procurement is managed by the Kenyan government and Kenya Railways, while Britain provides technical advice and explores UK Export Finance.