It would be prudent for Kenya to learn from recent developments in Tanzania. First, in President John Magufuli’s own words: “We have the funds to finance the construction of the standard gauge railway running from Dar-es-Salaam to Isaka.”
“We also have the resources to fund the construction of the Stlegier Gorge hydroelectricity project.” President Magufuli’s statement is bolstered by reports that Tanzania has already paid more than Sh50 billion ($500 million) to a Turkish firm, Yapi Merkezi, and a Portuguese firm, Mota-Engil, for the construction of the second phase of the project.