President William Ruto has announced plans for Nairobi's first underground metro as part of the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transport system.
The proposed first phase features a 30-kilometre underground rail line linking the CBD to Eastlands with 25 stations, designed to serve a city of nearly 5 million people making an estimated 12 million trips every day. The project, recently approved by Nairobi City County, is expected to accelerate planning and financing, with future extensions planned for Westlands, Ngong Road, and other parts of the city.
While many see the metro as a transformative step toward solving Nairobi's traffic congestion, others argue that fixing existing roads and basic infrastructure should remain a priority.
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