Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda have officially launched the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Malaba, signalling a significant step towards enhancing regional transport and trade.

• The project is estimated to cost Sh500 billion.
• Key figures involved include President Ruto and President Museveni.
• The initiative aims to replicate the transformative impact of the historic Uganda Railway, but with a focus on empowering local economies and regional trade rather than colonial resource extraction.