Kenya Railways Rolls Out a Ksh 40B Plan to Construct New Rails Linking Several Counties
The government also plans to construct ultra-modern facilities for public use, including a revised ticketing system to enhance freight and passenger movement on the rail system...
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The Kenyan Treasury has allocated a substantial Ksh 40.25 billion towards railway projects and modernization in the 2026/27 budget, aiming to significantly enhance national connectivity and logistics.
- Ksh 40.25 billion allocated to Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and Meter Gauge Railway (MGR) projects.
- The Treasury is driving these investments to boost transport and facilitate economic growth.
- Key projects include SGR Phase 2B and 2C (covering 369 km), modernization of rolling stock, and rehabilitation of MGR lines.
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KeNHA Announces 129km Kenya-South Sudan Highway Construction - May 2026
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced plans for the construction of a 129 km section of the Kenya-South Sudan Road Corridor, a Ksh24.39 billion project aimed at boosting regional connectivity and trade. KeNHA reopened the Iten-Kabarnet Road after it was closed for days due to a landslide near Kolol, which had disrupted traffic flow along this crucial transport corridor. The Directorate of Public Private Partnerships defended the slow construction pace of the Rironi-Mau Summit expressway, addressing public concerns about the project's progress. The Kenyan Treasury allocated Ksh 40.25 billion towards railway projects and modernization in the 2026/27 budget.
