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Kenya’s trade relations with Iran also formed part of the broader diplomatic context, with exports valued at about Sh6.458 billion, mainly tea, while imports stand at roughly Sh2.32 billion, largely petroleum products, with projections showing possible growth of around 18 per cent in coming years.
Mzee Koech is being remembered as a committed Christian who lived by strong family principles and invested much of his time in community upliftment. He is said to have supported education initiatives and contributed to the development of social amenities, including schools that served local residents.
Work on the Mombasa-Mariakani highway, which is being widened into a six-lane road, will benefit directly from the funding. The expansion includes flyovers, bus bays, service lanes, truck parking spaces, pedestrian bridges, walkways, street lighting, and other infrastructure to improve traffic flow.
CS Chirchir also encouraged the public to report any road hazards to the National Police Service and the National Transport and Safety Authority.