Kenyans Given 30-Day Notice Over New 370KM Nakuru–Busia Railway Line
The multi-billion-shilling project is part of the government's infrastructure goals aimed at boosting cargo and passenger transit within the Eastern Africa region...
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The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has opened a 30-day public review period for the proposed Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension from Nakuru through Kisumu to Busia, following the submission of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study report.
- The proposed extension, valued at Ksh700 billion, aims to connect Kenya to neighboring countries like Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and the DRC.
- Key stakeholders include Kenya Railways Corporation and the public whose feedback will influence the project's approval.
- Potential environmental impacts include vegetation clearance and noise pollution, with mitigation measures proposed such as tree-planting and wildlife corridors.
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