Madaraka Express rurns 8, targets higher cargo, passenger volumes

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11 – Kenya’s Madaraka Express marked its 8th anniversary with a renewed focus on expanding cargo and passenger transport, reinforcing Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Kenya’s Madaraka Express celebrates its 8th anniversary with ambitions to increase both cargo and passenger transport volumes, crucial for economic growth.

Projected cargo volumes on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) are set to rise by 30 percent to reach 7 million tonnes by 2025.
Philip Mainga, managing director of Kenya Railways, emphasized the SGR's role in reducing road congestion and boosting sectors like agriculture and manufacturing.
Guo Haiyan, the Chinese Ambassador, acknowledged the SGR as vital to China–Kenya cooperation and its alignment with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

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