Improved modern highways sell Kenyan brand globally

Modern roads and highways being constructed in Kenya, mainly by Chinese companies, have been praised as enabling the east African nation to improve its branding to attract investors and holiday makers.

Kenyan business leaders say the roads, especially the Thika Superhighway, a 50km ten-lane road linking the capital Nairobi to the industrial town of Thika has helped improve the country's image

"Previously when Kenyans travelled to countries like South Africa, they would marvel at the roads. Today, those types of roads are coming to Kenya and this gives our people pride," said Chris Kirubi, a prominent Kenyan businessman with interests in manufacturing, real estate and financial services. read on: businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate+News