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July 13, 2026
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SGR cargo volumes rise 12.3pc

SGR cargo volumes rise 12.3pc

The SGR operated 3,931 freight trains during the six-month period, with average daily cargo volumes rising by 12.3 percent compared to the same period last year...

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The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) experienced a significant 12.3 percent increase in average daily cargo volumes in the first half of 2026. This surge is attributed to China's recent implementation of a zero-tariff policy on most Kenyan exports.

  • The SGR transported 4.3 million tonnes of cargo in the first six months of 2026.
  • The growth is driven by increased exports facilitated by Africa Star Railway Operation Company, following preferential trade agreements with China.
  • Container shipments on the Nairobi-Mombasa route rose by approximately 44 percent in May and June.

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