Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has detailed the passenger and freight stations planned along the Narok–Kisumu and Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) corridor, highlighting the extensive infrastructure expected to serve communities and boost trade.
Speaking during the launch of the Narok–Kisumu–Malaba SGR at the Kibos SGR site in Kisumu on March 21, 2026, CS Chirchir said the line will feature major passenger terminals, intermediate stations, freight hubs, and multiple passing and crossing points to ensure smooth operations along the route.
Key Passenger and Freight Stations
Narok: Major passenger station.
Kisumu: Passenger terminal and major freight station, including works at the Port of Kisumu with an 8.9 km spur line for cargo.
Intermediate stations (Narok–Kisumu): Narok, Mulot, Omer, Sotik, Sogang, and Aheya.
Passing and crossing points: Mutoto (Narok), Mulbofeng East, Mulbofeng, Shoyapei Narok West, Oluluma, Ngorengore, Mulot North, Omer West, Omer South, Sotik North, Gongge, Gongge North, Awasi, Kapserok, Ahera South, East, and Kolwa.
On the Kisumu–Malaba section:
Malaba: Main passenger terminal and major freight station.
Intermediate stations: Yala and Mumias.
Passing and crossing stations: Kisumu West, Ramala, Yala, Musanda, Munyola, Manula, and Amugura.
Economic and Transport Benefits
CS Chirchir emphasized that the SGR line will enhance regional transport and trade between Kenya and Uganda by reducing freight costs, accelerating movement of goods and passengers, and attracting investment along the corridor.
“The railway will cut transport costs, support trade, and open up opportunities for investment along the route. Expected benefits include reduced freight transport, faster movement of goods and passengers, as well as increased trade competitiveness,” Chirchir said.
The launch was attended by William Ruto and Yoweri Museveni, marking a historic milestone in strengthening regional connectivity and economic activity around Lake Victoria.
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