“We are exploring a partnership agreement with the United Arab Emirates to extend the Standard Gauge Railway to connect Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan,” said Ruto

Kenya’s President William Ruto has announced plans for a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to support the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) into Uganda. Coffee Trade Centre
The Naivasha-Malaba section in Kenya, estimated to cost $5.3 billion (Sh720 billion), is expected to boost regional connectivity, enhance trade, and significantly reduce transportation costs.
“We are exploring a partnership agreement with the United Arab Emirates to extend the Standard Gauge Railway to connect Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan,” said Ruto on Tuesday.
“As part of the plan, we have agreed to conduct a feasibility study over the extension of the SGR due to its capacity to foster regional integration and promote trade,” he added.
President Ruto was speaking in Abu Dhabi, following talks with UAE Investment Minister Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi.
The Kenyan government recently outlined plans to raise the $5.3 billion required for the Naivasha-Malaba section through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model or by seeking loans from development partners.