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Mombasa to Kisumu rail project, Kenya

23rd August 2013

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Mombasa to Kisumu rail project, Kenya.

Client
Kenya National Treasury.

Project Description
The proposed project involves the construction of a two-track standard-gauge railway line from Mombasa to Kisumu to improve turnround time and significantly reduce the cost of freight from Mombasa to Kisumu by as much as 79%, from about KSh140 000 to KSh30 000.

Value
Kenya’s National Treasury has allocated KSh22-billion for the project.

The project will be funded through a proposed Railway Development Levy of 1.5% on all imported goods.

Duration
The project is expected to be completed in three years.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Kenya National Treasury, tel +254 020 2252299 or email info@treasury.go.ke.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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