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Kenya to build 612km highway with World Bank support

The government plans to start construction of a major road network before the end of the year using funding from multiple sources.

Kenya's government intends to begin construction of a 612-kilometre highway network before the end of the year, the World Bank said. The project will be funded through a combination of World Bank financing, Kenya's national budget and contributions from other development partners.

Details on the specific route, timeline for completion and total project cost were not disclosed.