Protests Erupt Following Alleged SGR Route Change And Terminal Downgrades

Tensions are rising in Kericho County as residents took to the streets on Saturday, July 11, 2026, to protest the alleged alteration of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) route. Protesters claim the sudden changes will bypass the county’s proposed railway terminal, robbing the lo..

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Protests erupted in Kericho County on Saturday, July 11, 2026, as residents voiced anger over alleged changes to the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) route.

Residents claim the revised route will bypass the planned Chebilat Terminal, significantly impacting the local economy.
Key grievances include the lack of public consultation, halted land compensation for landowners, and the downgrading of proposed stations.
Protesters are demanding the reinstatement of the original 2022 route and the Chebilat station, warning of continued demonstrations.