SGR Extension, Electric Trains, and 500 New Wagons: Govt Sets Aside Ksh40 Billion for Railways Overhaul
The government has set aside Ksh40.25 billion for railway development in the 2026/27 budget, aiming to modernize the country’s rail transport system. The funding places rail infrastructure at the center of the government’s broader strategy to improve mobility, boost trade, and strengthen regional connectivity. As part of this allocation, Kenya Railways will receive Ksh616 million to begin procuring high-capacity passenger coaches and freight wagons. The move supports ongoing work on the 369-kilometer Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension from Naivasha to Kisumu and Malaba, a key corridor expected to handle rising passenger and cargo demand across East Africa. To expand capacity and
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