Kenya Railways begins construction of the Kisumu SGR station

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The event, attended by Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, County Commissioner Mohamed Ramadhan Mabuzo and Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga, marked the start of physical construction following the project’s earlier launch by President William Ruto.

Speaking during the ceremony, Mainga said the contractor had already mobilized equipment and personnel to the site and would immediately begin construction of the station, which is expected to serve as the main railway hub for western Kenya.

“Today we have not come to launch. The President launched this project on March 21, 2026. What we have come to do today is commence work, and as you can see, the contractor has already mobilized equipment and personnel,” said Mainga.

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Mainga assured residents that employment opportunities generated by the project would primarily benefit communities living along the railway corridor.

“The contractor is ready to recruit from today, and the jobs will be given to the local people. We are not going to bring people from elsewhere because we want the communities along the line to benefit directly,” he said.

Beyond employment, the Kenya Railways boss said the multi-billion-shilling project would stimulate businesses through demand for construction materials, transport services, accommodation and food supplies.

He also appealed to landowners to cooperate with the National Land Commission during land acquisition and compensation to avoid delays in project implementation.

“We urge all affected landowners to work with us so that compensation is completed quickly and the contractor can continue without unnecessary delays. Land acquisition should not slow this important national project,” Mainga said.

Governor Nyong’o welcomed the commencement of construction, describing it as a historic moment for Kisumu and the wider Lake Region.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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