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April 12, 2026
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Ruto launches Sh5.5 billion plan to revamp Voi-Taveta metre gauge railway

Ruto launches Sh5.5 billion plan to revamp Voi-Taveta metre gauge railway

President William Ruto has launched the rehabilitation of the Voi-Mwatate-Taveta railway line that ceased operations nearly 20 years ago...

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President William Ruto has launched a Sh5.5 billion plan to revamp the Voi-Taveta metre gauge railway line, which ceased operations nearly 20 years ago.

  • The project aims to revive a crucial trade route connecting Kenya to northern Tanzania, potentially reducing the distance between Mombasa and Bujumbura by 358km.
  • Key figures present included President William Ruto, accompanied by Taita-Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime and other local leaders.
  • The initiative also includes the construction of a dry port in Voi town, expected to boost logistics and unlock the region's mining and agricultural potential.

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