Kenya Railways announced it is hiring consultants to assist with the modernisation and electrification of Nairobi’s commuter rail network, a project valued at Ksh65 billion.

The railway corporation said it has applied for World Bank financing under the Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project (KUMIP), with part of the loan earmarked for consulting services.

Positions advertised include a Railway Electrical Systems Expert, a Transit‑Oriented Development Expert, a Signalling and Telecommunication Engineering Expert and a Rail Civil Engineering Expert.

The Transit‑Oriented Development role will focus on planning stations and surrounding areas to facilitate efficient movement of people and goods.

Kenya Railways indicated that each consultant will be engaged for roughly two years, with work expected to commence in December 2026.

Interested firms or individuals must submit a cover letter, updated CV, copies of academic and professional certificates and details of similar assignments.

The recruitment follows a government announcement three months earlier that electric trains will be introduced on the Nairobi commuter line under KUMIP, a World Bank‑backed initiative.

The electric trains are projected to deliver faster journeys, higher passenger capacity and lower carbon emissions compared with diesel locomotives.

The broader plan envisions the upgraded network serving Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado and Murang’a counties, linking towns such as Ruiru, Thika, Kikuyu, Ngong and others.

Beyond electrification, the project includes constructing station access roads and multimodal facilities to improve integration between rail and road transport.