Kenya is ready to take full management of the Customary Gauge Railway (SGR) operations in June 2025. The SGR is a railway line connecting the port metropolis of Mombasa to the capital metropolis of Nairobi. The road was constructed by China and has been operational since 2017. Beneath the present settlement, Kenya Railways Company (KRC) operates the passenger providers whereas the China Street and Bridge Company (CRBC) operates the freight providers.
The Kenyan authorities has said that taking full management of the SGR operations will permit it to scale back the price of working the road and improve its effectivity. The federal government additionally plans to increase the SGR line to different elements of the nation, together with Kisumu and Malaba. The SGR has been a serious infrastructure venture for Kenya and has helped to spice up financial progress. Taking full management of the road’s operations will permit Kenya to additional profit from this essential asset.
