Question 1

What are the key details for the project “Nairobi–Mombasa Usahihi Expressway”?

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The project “Nairobi–Mombasa Usahihi Expressway” is an infrastructure initiative in the Road sector, located in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kenya. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Construction Kenya.

Question 2

What is the latest status of the project “Nairobi–Mombasa Usahihi Expressway”?

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The status recorded for “Nairobi–Mombasa Usahihi Expressway” is delayed.

Question 3

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Nairobi–Mombasa Usahihi Expressway”?

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Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Nairobi–Mombasa Usahihi Expressway”: EPCs/contractors (Mota-Engil, Larsen & Toubro, Samsung Engineering, Webuild), banks/investors (US Export-Import Bank).

Question 4

What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Nairobi–Mombasa Usahihi Expressway”?

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Nairobi–Mombasa Usahihi Expressway” to USD 3823919999.9999995. The procurement structure is Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

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Where can I verify the source and access all details for “Nairobi–Mombasa Usahihi Expressway”?

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This Taiyo project page references Construction Kenya along with the original URL (https://www.constructionkenya.com/12652/america-china-rivalry-nairobi-mombasa-highway/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Original status	delayed
Taiyo status	Failure
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

Description	The Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway, also known as the Usahihi Expressway, is a 459-kilometre highway project intended to improve East Africa's busiest transport corridor. The project has faced delays due to geopolitical tensions between the US and China, with financiers objecting to Chinese involvement. Construction was planned to start in 2026, but the Public–Private Partnership Committee rejected the development report, suggesting the project be abandoned or reconsidered. Everstrong Capital, the US firm leading the project, insists the project is still under review and not cancelled. The original partner, Portuguese builder Mota-Engil, exited due to financiers' objections related to its Chinese shareholder. Everstrong is now seeking alternative contractors from India, South Korea, Turkey, and Italy, with JP Morgan as the lead financier arranger.
Original sector	Infrastructure
Procurement method
Budget

Record type	Project
Sector	Road
Article published date	2025-09-16

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City	Nairobi, Mombasa

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