Nairobi Railway City Central Station and Public Realm Project

The Cabinet yesterday gave the green light to implement the Nairobi Railway City Central Station and Public Realm Project.

This is in support of Nairobi’s broader urban transformation agenda, a transformative infrastructure development designed to decongest Nairobi and revitalise the Central Business District. 

This flagship project, seen as a critical step in attracting private investment to the Railway City, will modernise the outdated Central Station into a state-of-the-art, multi-modal transport hub. 

With projected passenger demand rising to 400,000 daily by 2030 and 600,000 by 2045, the new station will feature nine platforms and improved access bridges, allowing for the efficient evacuation of up to 30,000 people per hour. 

Surrounding public realm improvements will unlock underutilised land, spur economic activity, and increase foot traffic into the city centre. 

The project is backed by secured funding for key transport links, including BRT Line 3, several commuter rail lines, and a Standard Gauge Railway connection to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. 

It is expected to drive job creation, urban regeneration, and sustainable growth, establishing the station as Nairobi’s premier transport interchange and a symbol of the city’s future urban vision.