The exchequer secretary to the treasury said a new train station that is part of the East-West Rail route would bring "jobs and opportunities" to the area.

The latest tax numbers gave rise to an exchequer deficit of €600 million at the end of May. This compares with a surplus of €1.4 billion in the same period last year.

Treasury denies withdrawal of Sh1.3 trillion from CBK, says Exchequer withdrawals strictly comply with legal and financial oversight mechanisms.