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President Uhuru reduces SGR economy class tickets to Sh700

By Sara Okuoro and Mercy Asamba | 8yrs ago

Madaraka Express — Madaraka Express

President Uhuru says SGR train passengers should not be charged more than Sh700 for economy class tickets on Nairobi-Mombasa route. The tickets were earlier priced at Sh900.

President Uhuru Kenyatta at the launch of SGR cargo train on May 30

Uhuru has warned economic saboteurs against vandalising SGR.

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