Kenya is set to take full control of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) operations in June 2025. The SGR is a railway line connecting the port city of Mombasa to the capital city of Nairobi. The line was constructed by China and has been operational since 2017. Under the current agreement, Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) operates the passenger services while the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) operates the freight services.
The Kenyan government has stated that taking full control of the SGR operations will allow it to reduce the cost of operating the line and increase its efficiency. The government also plans to extend the SGR line to other parts of the country, including Kisumu and Malaba. The SGR has been a major infrastructure project for Kenya and has helped to boost economic growth. Taking full control of the line’s operations will allow Kenya to further benefit from this important asset.
