NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya is moving to strengthen key regional transport corridors, with the Government of Kenya welcoming a grant from the Multilateral Cooperation Centre for Development Finance (MCDF) to support the 243 km Mau Summit–Malaba Road feasibility study.
In a meeting with MCDF CEO Zhongjing Wang and his delegation at the Railways office, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi emphasized that the corridor is vital for cross-border trade and will accelerate the free movement of goods, services, and capital under the East African Community (EAC) Common Market Protocol.
“This project positions Kenya as a key anchor for regional mobility and connectivity, supporting our long-term vision of building a globally competitive, first-world economy over the next three decades,” said Mudavadi.
Kenya is steadily strengthening the roads that connect our people, our region, and our future. The Government of Kenya welcomes the grant approved by the Multilateral Cooperation Centre for Development Finance (MCDF) to support the 243 km Mau Summit–Malaba Road feasibility study.
He reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to working closely with strategic partners to deliver shared growth, while acknowledging MCDF’s role in advancing high-quality, sustainable infrastructure across developing economies.
The engagement also highlighted the strong partnership between Kenya and China, with Mudavadi welcoming Kenya’s admission as an observer member of the MCDF Governance Committee and expressing interest in full membership.
He further appreciated China’s continued support for Kenya’s development journey, including major infrastructure projects like the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), and expanding trade and investment cooperation that strengthens the region’s economic future.