Kisumu Railway Station Officially Opened by President Uhuru
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- August 2, 2022
His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday evening landed in Miwani, Kisumu County to commence a 3-day working tour of the Nyanza and Western Kenya regions during which he will launch several development projects.
During the 3-day visit, the Head of State is scheduled to hold consultative meetings with the regions’ leaders and residents as well as address wananchi at various stopovers.
President Uhuru Kenyatta also officially opened the new ultra-modern Kisumu Railway Station located on Busia Road next to Kisumu Cotton Mills (KICOMI).
The station, constructed as part of rehabilitation works of the Nakuru-Kisumu railway and the re-introduction of passenger service on the route, is equipped with a spacious ticketing zone, lounge and powerful public address system.
President Kenyatta pointed out that the restoration of rail transport in Kisumu will not only lower the cost of ferrying goods along the line but also stimulate the growth of industries that will create much-needed jobs for the youth.
“Because of this rail, the cost of travelling from Mombasa to Kisumu will reduce. Also, the cost of transporting goods from Mombasa to Kisumu will reduce and that is of benefit to the people,” said President Kenyatta who is on a two-day working visit to the lakeside city.
Next to the Railway Station is a business complex with 50,000 square feet of commercial rental space available to traders looking to benefit from the high human and small cargo traffic using the facility.
Noting that the country could not have made significant progress in infrastructure development and other sectors of the economy without peace, President Kenyatta urged Kenyans to vote for peace-loving leaders in the coming general election.
In this regard, the Head of State called on Kisumu residents to come out in large numbers and vote for Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance led by presidential candidate Raila Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua who stand for peace and national unity.
“We want our country to continue being peaceful. There are two paths one can take. One is to divide Kenyans, peddle lies, plant the seed of hatred and insult others. That path leads to destruction, poverty and bloodshed. I do not think that is the path we want to follow.
“There is another path. This is the path of peace, ensuring justice for all, standing for the truth and uniting all Kenyans. That route ensures respect, progress and national unity. That is the path we should follow,” President Kenyatta said.
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatan said the commissioning of the new Kisumu Station, which is part of the 217 km Nakuru – Kisumu railway rehabilitation project, is a game changer in reviving the western region’s economy.
The CS said when the history of Kenya is written, the name of President Kenyatta will feature prominently for his focus on infrastructure development in the country.
“…Wherever you go in any part of this country, you see new premier facilities and new road networks that have gone hand-in-hand in enhancing development in this country which have created opportunities for our young people,” CS Yatani said.
Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, who also spoke at the event, thanked President Kenyatta for supporting the infrastructure development in his county as witnessed in the last nine years.
