This archive report was first published on 7 August 2020.
On August 7, 2020, the Nairobi-Nanyuki railway line was officially refurbished, marking a significant milestone in the transportation of fuel to the Mount Kenya and Northern regions of Kenya.
The rehabilitation of the railway line, which was funded by the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) with Sh1.8 billion, is expected to provide a cheaper and safer way to transport fuel to the region.
According to Petroleum Principal Secretary Andrew Kamau, transporting fuel via rail is cheaper than via road, making the refurbished railway line a vital investment for the region.
During a familiarization tour of the railway line, Kamau expressed his excitement over the project's speedy completion, saying, 'As government, we are very excited that with funds that came from KPC, Kenya Railways has been able to execute this project within a few months and we look forward to its commissioning very soon.'
Transport PS Solomon Kitungu also hailed the project, stating that it will open up several economic opportunities in the region and contribute to the achievement of the government's Big 4 agenda.
Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi added that the refurbished line will enable area residents to import and export goods, improving their capacity to export homegrown agricultural products to intended markets on time and in an efficient way.
