Govt sets aside Ksh25B for SGR compensation as railway extension advances
The government has set aside Ksh25 billion to compensate landowners affected by the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha through Narok, Bomet and Kisumu towards Malaba, as construction of the railway’s next phase gathers pace. Kenya Railways Corporation Managing Director Philip Mainga said the National Land Commission (NLC) was conducting public participation […]
The Kenyan government has allocated Ksh25 billion to compensate landowners affected by the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension project spanning from Naivasha to Malaba. Kenya Railways Corporation Managing Director Philip Mainga confirmed that the National Land Commission (NLC) is conducting public consultations ahead of negotiations with landowners.
The KSh25 billion allocation marks the center of focus for the multibillion-dollar railway expansion, aimed at improving the movement of agricultural produce and creating jobs along the proposed route. The extension is expected to pass through Narok, Bomet, Nyamira, Kericho, Homa Bay, and Kisumu counties, with Narok's focus on agriculture, livestock, and tourism; Bomet and Kericho targeting the tea industry; and Kisumu hosting a logistics hub for fish.
The project, dubbed the "SGR Economic Belt," includes planned logistics hubs and value-addition facilities. The railway is expected to link agricultural areas to transport and export infrastructure, enabling improved access to markets for locally produced commodities such as tea, coffee, and sugar. Mainga emphasized that the pace of construction depends on the effectiveness of land acquisition and compensation negotiations with affected communities.
The government expects the project to take around two years, with the Narok station partially completed by June 2027.
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