Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi holds talks with British High Commissioner Neil Wigan in Nairobi, July 29, 2025. /OPCSPrime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Tuesday reaffirmed Kenya’s resolve to fast-track the implementation of the Nairobi Railway City Project, describing it as a flagship component of Kenya’s urban regeneration vision.
Speaking after a meeting with British High Commissioner Neil Wigan in Nairobi, Mudavadi said the two countries had renewed their commitment to expedite the remaining processes necessary for the construction of the Central Railway Station—the centrepiece of the Railway City initiative.
“I engaged in a constructive meeting with His Excellency Neil Wigan, where we explored key areas of bilateral cooperation between Kenya and the United Kingdom,” Mudavadi said.
“Central to our engagement was the Railway City Project, a key outcome of President William Ruto’s recent visit to the UK. We reaffirmed our commitment to expedite the remaining processes necessary for the commencement of the Central Railway Station—set to be the flagship development within the transformative Railway City initiative.”
The Railway City project was first announced during the UK–Africa Investment Summit in January 2020, and formally designated a Project of Strategic National Importance by Cabinet in May 2021.
It seeks to transform the existing Nairobi Central Railway Station and its surrounding 500 acres into a modern, integrated transport and commercial hub.
The project integrates transport infrastructure, affordable housing, commercial space, green public areas, and cultural facilities with the architectural designs, including a redesigned commuter rail network, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes, pedestrian walkways, and cycling paths.
A stakeholder meeting held in June brought together planners, architects, mobility specialists, and government agencies to evaluate ongoing works and align efforts around the station's construction.
At the time, the government confirmed that the first phase of construction—covering station platforms, pedestrian concourses, and utility linkages—was already underway, with additional funding and coordination efforts being pursued with UK counterparts.
“Kenya and the UK remain close partners, bound by shared values and mutual interests. Together, we are working to deepen both economic cooperation and diplomatic engagement for the benefit of our people,” Mudavadi said.
Construction of the Nairobi Central Railway Station is expected to ease congestion, provide seamless urban mobility, and serve up to 30,000 passengers per hour once complete.
During Tuesday’s meeting, Mudavadi and Wigan also discussed regional peace and security, including the ongoing mediation efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
