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March 21, 2026
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President Ruto: Kisumu–Malaba SGR extension to cut costs, boost regional trade

President Ruto: Kisumu–Malaba SGR extension to cut costs, boost regional trade

President William Ruto says the Kisumu–Malaba SGR extension will reduce freight costs, enhance regional trade, and boost economic growth across East and Central Africa...

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President William Ruto has announced that the extension of Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Kisumu to Malaba will significantly reduce logistics costs and boost regional trade for Kenya, Uganda, and other landlocked East and Central African nations.

  • The SGR extension is expected to cut freight costs by at least 40% per tonne per kilometre and reduce transit times by nearly 30%.
  • The project was launched alongside Uganda President Yoweri Museveni.
  • The rail corridor is designed to stimulate the development of industrial parks and special economic zones, positioning Kenya as a key regional logistics hub.

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