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Originally published by Citizen DigitalMarch 20, 2026
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President Ruto: SGR extension will transform Kisumu’s economic future
The President said the new line will boost trade within and outside the lakeside city, leading to accelerated growth and development.Just as the old railway built by the colonial authorities led to th.....
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President William Ruto has stated that the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Narok to Kisumu and Malaba will significantly transform Kisumu City's economic future. The new line is expected to boost trade and accelerate growth, mirroring the historical impact of the original railway.
- The government is investing Ksh.45 billion in development projects in Kisumu County, including affordable housing and markets.
- President Ruto, alongside Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, is set to launch the extension of the Kisumu-Malaba section of the SGR.
- The new railway will traverse and stimulate economic activity in nine counties, including Narok, Kisumu, and Busia.
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