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Kenya Railways disowns scheme to oust Chinese firm from running SGR

Workers use dredger during the construction of the standard gauge railway in Ongata Rongai. The new line connects Nairobi to Suswa and was built by the China Communication Construction Company. [David Gichuru, Standard]

Kenya Railways Corporation has denied claims there are government efforts to kick out the Chinese-owned rail operator Afristar.

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