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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
August 20, 2026
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Karen, Langata residents seek postponement of Riruta-Ngong rail consultations
In a letter dated August 17 and addressed to Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga, KLDA said public participation should only proceed after the corporation makes key project documents available, including feasibility studies, route alignments, financing arrangements and..
✨ Key Highlights
The Karen & Langata District Association (KLDA) is demanding Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) postpone stakeholder consultations for the proposed Riruta-Ngong Metre Gauge Railway commuter line, citing non-compliance with a High Court judgment.
- KLDA insists that mandatory project documents, including feasibility studies and route alignments, must be disclosed before public participation can proceed.
- The consultations were scheduled for August 25-27, 2026, but KLDA argues that current invitations lack the court-ordered disclosures.
- KLDA General Manager Peter Kitavi stated that proceeding without these documents would be a continuation of non-compliance with the court's July 17, 2026 ruling.
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