Statehouse: Uhuru didn’t ask for SGR extension funds from ChinaPresidents Uhuru Kenyatta (Kenya) and Xi Jinping (China). SEE ALSO :It is time to go for broke, reveal just how deep this corruption isii) The signing of a Framework Agreement between the Kenya National Highways Authority and the China Road and Bridge Cooperation for the construction of Kenya’s first expressway from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Westlands. iii) The signing of a financing agreement valued at Sh17 billion between Kenya and China EXIM Bank for the construction of the Konza Technopolis Data Center and IT infrastructure. Mr Nzioka noted that the SGR is a regional project involving several countries and negotiation for its funding could take years. He said, “The SGR remains an essential project of Kenya's Vision 2030 strategy and a key enabler of regional economic growth within East and Central Africa.” The Chief of Staff said, “As a Pan-Africanist, President Kenyatta remains committed to laying the necessary foundation for the trans-African rail and road infrastructure that will transform intra-African Connectivity and Trade for the economic benefit of over a billion Africans.”SEE ALSO :Uhuru to meet French leader Macron in maiden visit todayRegister to advertise your products & services on our classifieds website Digger.co.ke and enjoy one month subscription free of charge and 3 free ads on the Standard newspaper.

Source: Standard Digital April 28, 2019 13:41 UTC