President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday August 1, 2022 commissioned the New Kisumu Railway Station, expressing optimism that the rail transport will boost Kisumu’s status as an economic hub in the western region.
President Kenyatta pointed out that the restoration of the rail transport to and from Kisumu will not only lower the cost of ferrying goods along the line but also stimulate the growth of industries that will create the much needed jobs for the youth and provide passengers with an affordable transport option when traveling to the Lakeside City.
“Because of this rail, the cost of traveling 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 in the lakeside city.
The President emphasized the importance of infrastructure in accelerating development, boosting economic growth and improving the lives of Kenyans.
Later, President Kenyatta officially opened the Dada Export Processing Zone Limited, a garment manufacturing factory for the export market that will create hundreds of jobs for Kisumu residents.