SGR extension to Kisumu, Malaba set for January launch

The construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Malaba will officially kick off in January 2026, President William Ruto has said, linking the project to the founding ideals of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.

The project, aimed at boosting trade along the Northern Corridor, will pass through Narok, Bomet, Nyamira, Kisumu and Busia counties, with compensation planned for affected communities.

Speaking during a dinner for founding members of ODM on Saturday, Ruto emphasised his commitment to implementing projects that align with the party’s original manifesto.