Boost for Kenya bus firms as Macharia shelves SA imports

Transport secretary James Macharia. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Local bus assembly and body fabricators are set for a major boost after Transport secretary James Macharia reversed a decision to import 30 bus rapid transit (BRT) vehicles from South Africa at a cost of Sh500 million.

Mr Macharia, Wednesday said preference will now be given to Kenyan firms to supply the high capacity buses.

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