President Uhuru Kenyatta has launched quite a number of projects during his tenure, the latest being the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).
In April, the President and Deputy President William Ruto unveiled a public information portal that would outline various projects the Jubilee government had undertaken since taking power in 2013.
Kenyans.co.ke has delved into some of Jubilee's major achievements and compiled a list of historical projects launched by the President.
Berth 19 at the port of Mombasa
In August 2013, President Kenyatta launched a new berth at the port of Mombasa.
The Sh5.8 Billion project was set to increase the facility’s capacity to hold up to three containers of up to 250-meter length.
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Olkaria IV geothermal power plant
In October 2014, the Head of State opened the world's largest geothermal wind power plant in Naivasha.
The Sh11.5 Billion project was co-financed by the Kenyan government through KenGen, as well as World Bank, French Development Agency, the European Investment Bank among others.
[caption caption="Olkaria IV geothermal power plant"]
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Nairobi Outer Ring Road
The President, in January 2015, launched the construction of the 13-kilometre Nairobi Outer Ring Road aimed at easing transport within Nairobi County.
The 8.5 Billion project is fully funded by the African Development Bank and the European Union in partnership with the Kenyan government.
The 13-kilometer road which is still under construction will be converted into a six-lane highway with interchanges and overpasses.
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Lake Turkana Wind Power project
In July 2015, Kenyatta launched Africa’s biggest wind power initiative, Lake Turkana Wind Power project in Turkana County.
The Sh7 Billion project was funded by a number of investors from around the world.
The project is expected to raise 310 megawatts of electricity upon completion.
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The Pinnacle Tower
In May 2017, the country again witnessed the unveiling of the Pinnacle Tower - a 70 storey building which will be the tallest tower in Africa.
The 900 feet building is located at Upper Hill area in Nairobi County.
It began as a result of a collaboration between Hass Petroleum group and China State Engineering Company and will be constructed at a cost of Sh20 Billion.
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The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)
Finally, the President on Wednesday flagged off the first Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger train named Madaraka Express.
Kenyatta rode on the train's presidential coach accompanied by various dignitaries and members of the public in the first voyage from Mombasa to Nairobi.
The Sh327 Billion SGR project was co-financed by the Kenyan government and the China Exim Bank.
The train has a passenger capacity of 1200 and will be charging Sh700 for economy class tickets.
[caption caption="The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train"]
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