
15/01/2025
Ruto wants Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extended to connect Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan
"We are exploring a partnership agreement with the United Arab Emirates to extend the Standard Gauge Railway to connect Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan.
"As part of the plan, we have agreed to conduct a feasibility study over the extension of the SGR due to its capacity to foster regional integration and promote trade.
"In Abu Dhabi, held talks with the UAE Investment minister Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi.
"We also agreed on UAE’s investment in the Galana-Kulalu project and other agricultural initiatives aimed at strengthening our food security agenda.
— President William Ruto,
(announced via X on Wednesday, 15th January 2025)