President William Ruto has launched the reconstruction of the Voi-Mwatate-Taveta railway line, inactive for nearly 20 years, aiming to revive trade routes and boost the regional economy.

• The Kenyan government will invest Sh5.5 billion in revitalizing the Metre Gauge line and constructing a dry port in Voi.
• The project is expected to reopen the Mombasa-Bujumbura trade route, significantly reducing travel distance.
• The railway will enhance connectivity between Kenya and Tanzania, unlock local mining potential, and create jobs in Taita-Taveta County.