Kenya and Uganda open Chinese‑built rail extension as Kenya faces heavy debt
Kenya and Uganda's presidents gathered at their border to inaugurate a delayed, multi‑billion‑dollar extension of a Chinese‑built railway that has increased Kenya's debt burden.
The presidents of Kenya and Uganda met near their shared border Saturday to mark the opening of a long‑delayed, multi‑billion‑dollar extension of a Chinese‑built railway. While the project aims to boost regional connectivity and trade, it has significantly increased Kenya's debt load.