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NAIROBI, KENYA: Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has departed for China to attend the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
In his official Facebook page, Raila said he would make the case for synergies in infrastructure planning and development by embracing international standards, fostering a favorable environment and predictability for private sector investment in infrastructure.
Raila will be joining other World leaders including President Uhuru Kenyatta meeting in Beijing this week for a summit that will agree to project financing that respects global debt goals and promotes green growth.
State House confirmed that President Uhuru Kenyatta would also leave for China today to negotiate a Sh368 loan billion for extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).
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The Government plans to complete the second phase of the project from Nairobi to Naivasha by August.
The 120-kilometre stretch is 80 per cent complete and the estimated cost is Sh170 billion.
The phase from Naivasha to Kisumu will cost another Sh360 billion. Another Sh170 billion will be needed to connect the railway line to Malaba from Kisumu.
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