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Speaking during the launch of the National Beyond 2030 Conversation on Wednesday, Kindiki said Kenya must build on the foundation already laid instead of abandoning programmes whenever there is a change of government.
The Speaker said the Kenya Kwanza administration had fulfilled key promises made during the 2022 campaigns through investments in agriculture, roads, healthcare and market infrastructure, adding that the projects had directly improved the lives of residents.
Fresh financial disclosures show the State-owned corporation's net loss increased by Sh477 million from Sh27.68 billion recorded a year earlier. The latest results extend KRC's long wait for a return to profitability, with the corporation yet to record a profit in more than 10 years.
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) is seeking a contractor to develop a 15-kilometre SGR line linking the Syokimau passenger terminus with Nairobi Central Station, which is currently served only by the older metre-gauge railway (MGR).
Speaking during ODM Party rally in Kisumu on Sunday, Nyong’o said meetings between leaders and citizens should focus on listening and exchange of ideas, noting that “your information, your ideas are important as ours, so let us be quiet and listen to each other to build this nation.”
The 10-year Ugandan bond offers investors a return of 13 per cent. Uganda also has the option of raising an additional Sh3.2 billion (€25 million) through a green shoe option if demand from regional investors exceeds expectations.
Kenya Railways Managing Director said the focus on regional railway integration comes at a time when East African countries are working under shared economic frameworks aimed at improving trade and movement within the region.
President William Ruto pointed to major projects such as the Rironi-Malaba corridor, the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway and the Affordable Housing Programme, saying they are helping drive jobs, improve movement and strengthen economic activity.
On healthcare, Ojwang described the rollout of the government’s universal health coverage programme as a bold move, following the repeal of old health laws and the introduction of four new legislative measures.
Mudavadi said the line will handle up to 4,000 tonnes in one journey, easing the burden on roads that have long carried most of the cargo. He noted that the shift to rail will not only improve efficiency but also help lower transport challenges faced by businesses.
Addressing the gathering, Junet dismissed claims that the railway was a “rail to nowhere,” arguing that such views were based on a lack of understanding of the project’s broader plan. He maintained that the railway has always been intended to grow into a key link connecting Kenya to the wider region.
President William Ruto has launched construction of the Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba SGR, a nearly 1,000km line aimed at cutting transport costs and boosting regional trade competitiveness.