State Issues Update on Land Compensation for New Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR

Thousands of affected Kenyans are set to benefit from a major railway expansion plan that could reshape livelihoods, land ownership, and economic opportunities...

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The National Land Commission (NLC) has confirmed that over 3,500 landowners in Naivasha, Kisumu, and Malaba will be fairly compensated for land acquired for the new Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension.

More than 3,500 landowners, particularly towards Kisumu, will receive compensation.
National Land Commission (NLC) CEO Kabale Tache Arero and Kenya Railways are overseeing the compensation process.
The SGR extension comprises two phases: Naivasha-Kisumu (264 km) and Kisumu-Malaba (107 km), expected to be completed by June 2027.