President Uhuru Kenyatta has assured residents that they will be compensated for land taken up by the construction of Phase 2A of the SGR. "No one should therefore worry about loss of land because we will ensure full compensation is done to anyone who gives up his land," Uhuru said on Wednesday. Uhuru said the contractor has also been directed to ensure that at least 40 per cent of all materials are sourced locally. Uhuru said the SGR, which will significantly reduce transport costs, would also promote trade within the region. On his way back to Nairobi after the launch, Uhuru made a stopover at Karen shopping centre to acknowledge greetings from residents.

Source: The Star October 19, 2016 16:07 UTC