Kenya Railways and Uganda Railways Corporation have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional rail freight connectivity and enhancing cargo movement between the two nations.
The discussions took place during a bilateral engagement meeting between the Kenya Railways Board and Management and the newly appointed Uganda Railways Corporation Board of Directors, which was undertaking a familiarization tour of rail freight operations along the Northern Corridor linking the Port of Mombasa and Uganda.
Key Agreements Reached
The Ugandan delegation was headed by URC Board Chairman Daudi Migereko and included URC Managing Director Benon Kajuna. The Kenyan side was led by Kenya Railways Board Chairman Abdi Bare Duale and Managing Director Philip Mainga.
The engagement focused on enhancing regional railway connectivity, improving cargo handling efficiency, strengthening SGR-MGR connectivity and positioning rail transport as a more efficient and competitive logistics solution for cargo movement within East Africa.
Commitment to Seamless Transit
Kenya Railways Board Chairman Abdi Bare Duale reaffirmed the company’s commitment to ensuring seamless movement of transit cargo destined for Uganda between the Port of Mombasa and the Malaba border through efficient rail operations.
He noted that Kenya Railways remains committed to building a commercially sustainable freight business capable of supporting regional trade growth and economic integration.
Kenya Railways remains committed to building a commercially sustainable freight business capable of supporting regional trade growth and economic integration.
What This Means
The strengthened cooperation comes as East African nations increasingly look to rail as a competitive alternative to road transport for regional trade. With the Port of Mombasa serving as a gateway for landlocked Uganda, efficient rail freight connectivity is vital for the region’s economic growth.
