Transport: Groundbreaking ceremony for the Kenya-Uganda railway

The standard-gauge railway between Kenya and Uganda was supposed to be completed long ago, but problems with Chinese financing delayed construction. Now, the two countries are making a fresh start.

24. March 2026
President William Ruto (second from right) inspects Kenya’s standard-gauge railway on March 19, 2026. (IMAGO / Xinhua)

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Last updated: 24. March 2026