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September 27, 2026
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Ruto unveils plan to extend SGR to Tanzania

Ruto unveils plan to extend SGR to Tanzania

Kenya to extend the SGR into Tanzania, with Sh5 billion set aside for the project to boost trade between the two countries, President Ruto says...

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President William Ruto has announced plans to extend Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network towards Tanzania, aiming to boost cross-border trade and regional economic opportunities.

  • Sh5 billion has been allocated for the project, which will link Voi to Tanzania.
  • The proposed route will include stations in Mwatate, Bura, Mwakitau, and Taveta within Taita Taveta County.
  • This extension is part of a broader initiative to enhance East Africa's transport corridor, connecting Kenya with neighbouring countries and shifting cargo from roads to rail.

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