Top 10 Mega Projects in Kenya

Kenya is aiming to become the world leading country in Sub Saharan Africa. There has been several projects taking place To achieve this, there has been several projects that have caught my eyes.

#1. STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY (SGR) 
The Mombasa-Nairobi SGR is the biggest infrastructure project in Kenya since independence. It will shorten the passenger travel time from Mombasa to Nairobi from more than ten hours to a little more than four hours. Freight trains will complete the journey in less than eight hours.

The construction of the $32.7 billion standard gauge railway is expected to be completed earlier than expected. Transport Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera said the work is set for completion in March 2017, and not May next year, as earlier projected.

He said as of May, the construction of the railway had reached 80 per cent, adding that the laying of tracks had so far covered a distance of 280 kilometres from Voi to Sultan Hamud.

 the new line projected to add at least 1.5 per cent to the country’s wealth.

#2. TWO-RIVERS

Two Rivers is a mixed use development promising visitors, shoppers, businesses and residents unforgettable experiences in each square foot. Set on 100 acres within Nairobi’s diplomatic blue zone, Two Rivers is wedged between the Northern Bypass and Limuru Road.

with at least 200 stores, TR promises to be a foodie’s favourite spot and a shopper’s paradise. A place for chocolate, wine, ice-cream and other simple pleasures. You can take care of your health and wellness, shop for your sporting needs and even buy that car you wanted. Think of a million and one ways you can indulge, think Two Rivers. $226m

Artist impression of the Two-Rivers Mega Mall

#3. THIKA SUPERHIGHWAY

The former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki officially inaugurated the superhighway connecting Nairobi and Thika in November 2012.The $360m road project saw the construction of a modern superhighway, the first of its kind in Kenya. 

During the making of the Thika Super highway, alot was happening. The Chinese constructors impregnated the mama mbogas and maids of Thika Road, several people died due to accidents and buildings were demolished like the famous Nakumatt Thika Road. Many called it a curse and condemned the government for different reasons. It was until it was complete that we started to yield its benefits. The superhighway has brought about positive changes for everyone residing along the Nairobi-Thika route. Time of travel between Nairobi and Thika has already come down to approximately 40 minutes, as against two hours in the past.
It is with no doubt that superhighway helped Kenya in realising its objective of attaining the status of a middle-income country by 2030.

Thika SuperHighway 

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#4. 62 Storey Hazina Towers
They will be Nairobi’s and perhaps some of the regions tallest buildings. We are talking about the ongoing construction of 14 megastructures which dot the city skyline with the tallest so far being the 33-storey UAP towers which stands at a height of 535 feet high. Our reporter Yussuf Ibrahim takes a look at some of the upcoming megastructures in the city and their unique Features.

#5. ENGLISH POINT MARINA

#6. LAPSET

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