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China outwits peers, dominates EA's major infrastructure projects

Deloitte Capital Projects Partner Dr. Mark Smith when he delivered a report by Deloitte on Mega Infrastructure Projects Slowdown in East Africa.10/03/2015 [PHOTO by DAVID NJAAGA/STANDARD]

China accounted for over Sh1.8 trillion ($20 billion) worth of infrastructure development in East Africa last year, indicating the country’s growing influence in the region’s infrastructure development.

New data shows that the Asian dragon’s share of the region’s Sh5.4 trillion ($60 billion) large infrastructure projects almost doubled from 19 per cent in 2013 to 31 per cent in 2014.

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