Kenya Railways to Reopen Gilgil-Nyahururu Railway Line By June

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: May 21, 2026Country: Kenya

Business & Economy

Kenya Railways to Reopen Gilgil-Nyahururu Railway Line By June

The Kenya Railways Corporation announced plans to reopen the Gilgil-Nyahururu railway line next month to improve connectivity in the Rift Valley region. The 78-kilometer line, which has been closed since the 1980s, has been rehabilitated since August 2020 in partnership with the Nyandarua and Nakuru county governments. This project aims to enhance freight efficiency and shift cargo transport from road to rail.

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