Kisumu leader Anyang Nyong'o praised the recent China deal for the train service to western Kenya. He thanked President Ruto, who secured money for extending the rail tracks from Nakuru through Kisumu to Uganda. The governor called it welcome news after years on planning boards. He said local people should celebrate this development for the region.
The new rail line will boost business around Lake Victoria areas. It will also help tourism, cargo shipping, and passenger travel between countries. The project makes good use of the upgraded Kisumu harbor facilities. Governor Nyong'o sees this as vital for East African connections. The railway serves as part of Kenya's transport improvement plan.
The Naivasha-Kisumu section runs 262 kilometers with one branch to the port. Transport chief Davis Chirchir said workers will build 25 stations along the route. Kenya Railways signed with a Chinese company back in 2016. The deal covers tracks, engines, wagons, and passenger cars. The Kisumu-Malaba part adds another 107 kilometers at a cost near 1.5 billion shillings.
The new rail line will boost business around Lake Victoria areas. It will also help tourism, cargo shipping, and passenger travel between countries. The project makes good use of the upgraded Kisumu harbor facilities. Governor Nyong'o sees this as vital for East African connections. The railway serves as part of Kenya's transport improvement plan.
The Naivasha-Kisumu section runs 262 kilometers with one branch to the port. Transport chief Davis Chirchir said workers will build 25 stations along the route. Kenya Railways signed with a Chinese company back in 2016. The deal covers tracks, engines, wagons, and passenger cars. The Kisumu-Malaba part adds another 107 kilometers at a cost near 1.5 billion shillings.
