Kenya to Pay Sh6 Billion to French Firms Over Botched Toll Road Deal

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In a costly setback for Kenya’s infrastructure ambitions, the government is set to pay Sh6 billion in compensation to French firms after abruptly cancelling the controversial Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Toll Road project, initially valued at Sh190 billion. The project, awarded to a consortium led by French firm.......

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