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It’s joy, nostalgia as long-awaited Nairobi-Kisumu train roars back

Passengers inside the first locomotive train from Nairobi to Kisumu at a restaurant within the train during a maiden trip on December 17, 2021. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

When the train’s operator ignited the engine and the horn whistled off to alert passengers on board, Collins Obale had settled ready and excited for the journey.

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