On Tuesday, CNN.com carried a positive story about Kenya for a change. The article titled 'Kenya's $50 Billion Megaprojects: What can $50 Do for a Country' is quite the piece, and below we publish it word for word.
Standard Gauge Railway – The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has been described as the most ambitious project in Kenya’s independent history — replacing the antiquated tracks left by the British regime.
Around $4 billion has been invested in 600 kilometers of raised track connecting the hub cities of Nairobi and Mombasa, but it is hoped the line will be a net contributor to the economy for years to come. The SGR should be open for business in 2017.
