picture; Boniface OkendoPresident Uhuru Kenyatta last evening launched the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) cargo freight services, describing the mega project as a springboard for the country's economic take-off. ALSO READ: Uhuru Kenyatta: Why we’re con­fident of big win"It will go down in history that after over 100 years when the lunatic rail was built in this country, President Uhuru Kenyatta oversaw the construction of a modern rail that will revolutionise this country," said Ruto. Uhuru yesterday renewed his criticism of Joho, accusing him of failure to deal with garbage problem in the coastal county. ALSO READ: Four arrested over vandalism of SGR in KwaleThe President urged Coast residents to reject the Opposition in the August 8 polls. He addressed supporters in Changamwe after arriving at Moi International Airport and later launched the SGR freight train service at Mombasa port.

Source: Standard Digital May 30, 2017 18:55 UTC