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March 19, 2026
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Ruto breaks ground on Sh549bn Naivasha–Malaba SGR extension

Ruto breaks ground on Sh549bn Naivasha–Malaba SGR extension

The launch follows a meeting at State House, Nairobi with Song Hailiang, Chairman of China Communications Construction Company, ahead of the phased rollout of the SGR extension to Kisumu and Malaba. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

✨ Key Highlights

President William Ruto has officially broken ground for the Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension, a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and trade.

  • The project's total estimated cost is Sh549 billion (approximately $5.49 billion).
  • Key organizations involved include the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) and its subsidiary, the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), alongside the Kenyan government.
  • The new line will span approximately 369 kilometres, connecting western Kenya to the port of Mombasa and neighbouring countries like Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

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