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Why Kenyans are scrambling for a seat on Madaraka Express

The writer inside the restaurant on Madaraka Express. [Photo: Paul Wafula, Standard]

Politics of costs and corruption aside, every Kenyan should take a train ride to Mombasa and back on Madaraka Express.

Do not be mistaken. I do not like the look of its coaches and there nothing modern about Madaraka Express.

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