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AfDB gives Kenya Sh80 billion for investment, job creation

By By James Anyanzwa | 12yrs ago

By James Anyanzwa

Africa Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved $930 million (Sh79.98 b) to support infrastructure development and guarantee job opportunities for Kenyans.

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