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Mombasa-Kampala SGR line's shaping up nicely in mega boost to the region

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SGR cargo train at the Naivasha Inland Container Depot in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The recent joint communique by Kenya and Uganda on the development of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) linking the two countries is a major milestone for the region.

Both countries have demonstrated their commitment to enhancing their infrastructure and connectivity by fast-tracking the implementation of the SGR project.

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