Kenya Railways begins construction of Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR extension in Narok
Kenya has officially commenced construction on the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway extension. The project aims to enhance regional trade and solidify Kenya's role as a primary logistics hub for East Africa.
Why it matters
This infrastructure project is critical for regional economic integration and improving transport efficiency between the Port of Mombasa and landlocked neighbors like Uganda.
An excavator begins earthworks during the official commencement of construction of the Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension project in Narok County / X Construction of the long-awaited Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension has officially begun. The construction now paves the way for a major expansion of Kenya's rail network and strengthens transport links between the Port of Mombasa and the Uganda border. The project was officially launched on March 19, 2026, during a groundbreaking ceremony at Narok Teachers Training College Grounds in Narok County, presided over by President William Ruto alongside senior government officials, Kenya Railways management and representatives of the contractor, China Communications Construction Company (CCCC).
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