The standard gauge railway route cutting through Nairobi National Park will be built in phases to reduce the impact on the environment and wildlife. Kenya Railways managing director Atanus Maina made a case for the route on Thursday saying they were ready to convince the court. Maina spoke at Embulmbul on Wednesday during the launch ofthe eight-kilometer Ngong tunnel that will cost Sh1.5 billion. Maina further said it would be expensive to cut through Rift valley due to the terrain and added that the park route was the best economically and environmentally. Read: Conservationists up in arms as proposed SGR route eats into Nairobi National ParkAlso read: Conservationists up in arms as proposed SGR route eats into Nairobi National ParkMaina said last month that the SGR will cost taxpayers Sh2.02 billion more.

Source: The Star October 19, 2016 11:48 UTC