Halt grandiose projects, create opportunities for common manIt is a paradox that the government is struggling financially and at the same time launching grandiose projects that continues to increase the debt burden. Thousands of jobs have been lost and livelihoods dealt a huge blow.Yet, the government launched the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Naivasha and the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport-Westlands Express highway. Indeed, a majority of Coast residents feel that the new railway has killed their opportunities of growth. A modern railway supposed to open up the region for more business and growth has been branded a killer of dreams. SEE ALSO :How Uhuru’s grandiose infrastructure projects are weighing you downThere are also cries from many owners of informal business ventures.

Source: Standard Digital October 18, 2019 21:04 UTC