The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.

Standard Group Plc HQ Office,
The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road.
P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
Email: [email protected]

NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

Digital News

EAC secures funds for feasibility study on the Northern Corridor

By Philip Mwakio | Feb. 27, 2023

**Long haul Trucks along Nairobi - Mombasa road transporting cargo.** [David Gichuru,Standard]

The East African Community (EAC) has secured over Sh1.5 billion ($1.4 million) for a feasibility study on a key section of the Northern Transport Corridor linking Kenya and Uganda.

EAC Planning and Infrastructure Deputy Secretary General Steven Mlote told The Standard that the funding - from the African Development Bank - is for conducting a feasibility study on the 256km multinational Kisumu-Kisian-Busia/Kakira - Malaba-Busitema-Busia expressway project.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week

Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.