Kenya’s Chinese-backed railway cost $900 million more than necessary due to corruption, as billions in infrastructure debt weigh on the economy

Kenya allegedly spent as much as $900 million more than necessary on its Chinese-built railway linking Nairobi to the port city of Mombasa, with corruption, questionable procurement practices and fraud contributing to the inflated costs, according to the World Bank.

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By Adekunle Agbetiloye·November 5, 2026·South Africa