Nairobi, Oct. 11 -- Kenya led the world in completing China-funded mega projects ahead of schedule under Beijing's global infrastructure development strategy, findings of a new study by a top US research university suggests.
The report established five projects in the country that were done ahead of the deadline between 2013 and 2017, putting the country top amongst countries which have benefited from China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Researchers at the College of William & Mary attributed the fast-pace of implementing Chinese projects in Kenya partly to President Uhuru Kenyatta taking ownership and Chinese contractors acting quickly to stifle resistance.
The findings are contained in a report titled Banking on the Belt and Road wh...