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Originally published by Capital Newstop
April 10, 2026
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Ruto Launches Sh5.5bn Revival of Voi–Mwatate–Taveta Railway to Boost Regional Trade
The railway line, once a critical link between Kenya and northern Tanzania, fell into disuse due to declining freight and passenger traffic. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
✨ Key Highlights
President William Ruto has launched the Sh5.5 billion revival of the Voi–Mwatate–Taveta railway line, a project aimed at revitalizing regional trade and connectivity after nearly two decades of inactivity.
- A total of Sh5.5 billion will be invested in rehabilitating the Metre Gauge Railway and constructing a dry port in Voi town.
- Key individuals include President William Ruto, Taita-Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime, and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya.
- The upgraded line is set to restore the historic Mombasa–Voi–Taveta–Moshi–Arusha–Singida–Bujumbura trade corridor, significantly reducing the distance between Mombasa and Bujumbura and transforming Voi into a major logistics hub.
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