The Court of Auditors questioned the bridge’s procurement and cost projections.
Motorists along the busy highway say the project is long overdue.
The port is designed to accommodate the largest vessels in East Africa.
The grant will fund a study of the 243 km road’s design and climate resilience.
The “tedious” Beijing review could have delayed the project over a year.
The road is part of the World Bank–backed 740km Horn of Africa Gateway Project.
Construction of the first plant will now start in the second quarter of 2026.
Boeing aims to boost 787 Dreamliner production to 10 planes a month.
The new factory will produce telehandlers and mobile elevating work platforms.
Work is expected to begin in 2027, with completion anticipated by 2032.