SGR to Kisumu Launch, Counties' Cyber Threats, KAA MD Hunt - February 2026

The Standard Gauge Railway extension from Naivasha to Kisumu is set to launch next month, with construction anticipated to finish by June 2027, according to Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga. County governments in Kenya are facing significant hurdles in their transition to digital services due to high costs, poor connectivity, and cybersecurity threats, with structural barriers preventing uniform progress across the 47 devolved units. The Kenya Airports Authority is actively recruiting for a new Managing Director and CEO, a position held in acting capacity for nearly two years following the departure of Mohamud Gedi.

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SGR extension from Naivasha to Kisumu to start next month

The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension from Naivasha to Kisumu is set to launch next month, with construction anticipated to finish by June 2027, according to Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga.

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