Principal Secretary for Interior Raymond Omollo has said the Riruta – Ngong commuter rail will ferry 10,000 passengers daily, even as it is set to cut on fare.
In a statement, Omollo stated that the Commuter Meter Gauge Railway (MGR) will ease Nairobi's notorious traffic congestion and offer an affordable, efficient alternative for thousands of daily commuters.
“The line is expected to ferry approximately 10,000 passengers daily, significantly reducing peak-hour commuting time from nearly two hours to just 30 minutes,” Omollo said.
“It will further slash transport costs for commuters by up to 50 percent, easing the financial burden on households that rely on daily travel within the Nairobi Metropolitan Region.”
The railway line will branch off from the existing MGR at Riruta, near Lenana School, and run through four key stations including Riruta, Karen, Bulbul and Ngong.
The PS observed that a key feature in the project is the three-kilometre bridge stretching from the Southern Bypass to Karen Shopping Centre, designed to streamline connectivity and improve commuter safety.
The railroad was commission by President William Ruto in December 2023, in line with his administration’s commitment to prioritise strategic investments in transport infrastructure as a key driver of economic growth and urban mobility.
The project is set to be completed within 18 months.
Omollo noted that in addition to improving urban mobility, the project has already created job opportunities, contributing to livelihoods and boosting the local economy.
“The railroad is a critical component of Nairobi's Transport Masterplan and aligns with the broader Vision 2030 agenda to modernize Kenya's infrastructure,” he added.
Omollo revealed that in the future, the Riruta-Ngong line will be extended further to Kiserian and Ongata Rongai.
This will be aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and supporting the movement of people across Nairobi's expanding urban corridor.
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