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New railway to transform Nyanza

A passenger train derailed at Mamboleo in Kisumu County. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

The economic fortunes of the agriculturally rich Gusii region and South Nyanza are set for a significant boost after the government started outlaying plans for a rail network in the region.

The move will see Kenya Railways build the first-ever railway line in the region to complement the Kisumu-Nairobi rail.

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