Ruto Approves New Naivasha-Malaba SGR Station After Public Uproar
The President's announcement follows public uproar by leaders and citizens from the region who have decried an imbalance in the allocation of the new SGR stop stations...
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President William Ruto has approved the construction of new railway stations along the Naivasha-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension, allocating Ksh 250 million for a station in Luanda, Vihiga County.
- Key figure: Ksh 250 million allocated for the new station in Luanda.
- Key person: President William Ruto made the announcement during Labour Day celebrations.
- Notable detail: The move addresses concerns over regional imbalance in the SGR project and ensures inclusivity in infrastructure development across Nyanza and Western Kenya.
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Ruto Approves New Naivasha-Malaba SGR Station After Public Uproar - May 2026
President William Ruto has approved the construction of new railway stations along the Naivasha-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway extension, allocating Ksh 250 million for a station in Luanda, Vihiga County. This came after public outcry. The President also announced an extension of the Mau Summit-Malaba expressway, with tenders and construction set to begin before the end of the year, extending the highway to 300KM.
