The newly launched Standard Gauge Railways linking Kenya's port city Mombasa with its capital Nairobi has raised discussions on the basic infrastructure construction needs of the African continent.
The railway, a 480 km line which kicked off passenger service on June 1, is currently operating with scheduled passenger trains running on a daily basis.
Built to "Chinese standards, with Chinese techniques, Chinese facilities and Chinese management", it's expected to provide a massive boost to the socio-economic development of the whole region.
International media are now examining the effective ways to help local economies th