Ruto and Museveni launch SGR to Malaba
According to government data, the SGR has already transported more than 15 million passengers and over 45 million tonnes of freight in the past eight years..
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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.
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