Museveni: Kisumu–Malaba SGR key to safer, cheaper regional trade
Uganda’s Museveni says the Kisumu–Malaba SGR will reduce road congestion, lower freight costs, and enhance East African trade. Ruto calls it a commercial lifeline for farmers and industrialists...
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Uganda President Yoweri Museveni hailed the launch of the Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) section as a crucial development for safer and more cost-effective regional trade.
- The newly launched 107-km SGR section at the Kenya–Uganda border is seen as vital for shifting heavy cargo from roads to rail.
- Key figures involved include President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and President William Ruto of Kenya.
- This extension completes a nearly 1,000-km corridor linking Mombasa to the Kenya–Uganda border, with plans to extend further into the East African Community (EAC).
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Ruto Launches Kisumu-Malaba SGR Extension - March 2026
President William Ruto launched Phase 2C of the Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Kisumu County, asserting that his administration's development agenda is progressing despite challenges. Uganda President Yoweri Museveni hailed the launch as crucial for safer and more cost-effective regional trade. Ruto revealed negotiations that led Uganda to acquire a 21% stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), detailing direct discussions with President Museveni. The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by both presidents, marking a significant milestone for Kenya's infrastructure and East African trade.
