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Leaders call for revival of Voi-Taveta railway to boost Coast-Dar trade

Kenya: Taita-Taveta County leaders want the Government to revive the Voi-Taveta railway line to boost trade between the Coast region and Tanzania.

County Executive in charge of Public Works and Infrastructure Alexander Mwangeka said despite the huge business potential at the border town of Taveta and Tanzania, lack of reliable and affordable transport services was still a major business hiccup.

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