Kenya and the United Kingdom have entered a deal for the construction of the Nairobi Railway City and Central Station. Â The agreement sets in motion the dream of realizing the Nairobi Railway City Project.
Roads and Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen on Tuesday signed the design contract with UK’s WS Atkins International Limited. The Central Station will play an integral part in the transformation of urban mobility in the Nairobi Metropolitan area.
The intricate designs are set to be completed by the end of 2023. Major works are projected to will kick off in January 2024. Signing of the contract opens the way for accelerated development of additional projects within Nairobi Railway City.
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Expectations of the City Central Railway Station to the economy
The Nairobi Commuter Rail network will have a capacity to carry 30,000 passengers per peak hour. The project will be realized in partnership with the UK government through provision of technical assistance and financing. Financing will be obtained via UK Export Finance.
Construction of the railway station will be actualized in two phases. The Central Station and Public Realm will form part of the first phase of the project that will see the delivery of 5,000 jobs. Additionally, a further 5,000 jobs will be actualized when the project is completed.
The Central Station will be truly green development that incorporates climate resilience and ESG principles throughout its development and operation. Additionally, the project will be designed to minimize carbon emissions and optimize energy efficiency.
“The station will also be designed to be resilient to the impacts of climate change with features such as flood protection and drought-resistant landscaping. It will adhere to high ESG standards with a focus on social equity and environmental protection,” Murkomen revealed.
