Nairobi–Mombasa Usahihi Expressway
Sector: Road • Location: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kenya
Source: Construction Kenya
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 th
- Status
- Failure
- Sector
- Road
- Location
- Nairobi, Mombasa, Kenya
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Construction Kenya
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Original status | delayed |
Taiyo status | Failure |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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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 |
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Country | Kenya |
City | Nairobi, Mombasa |
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Source | Construction Kenya |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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