EAC railway network: Will plans to restore decades-old facility finally take off?
After decades of neglect, the East Africa Railway Authority is now expected to take office and implement a 2009 master plan that includes repair and construction works. Photos/FILE/TEA Graphic
At last, there is hope that plans to revamp the East African railway network, which is in poor shape after decades of neglect, could kick off this year.
The regional bloc has approved the budget for the East Africa Railway Authority — a secretariat expected to take office this year and oversee related projects — setting the stage for repair works and the construction of new lines, at a projected cost of $29 billion.
