Published: March 19, 2026 | Courtesy: Dr. Joshua Oron, HSC – Member of Parliament Kisumu Central Constituency
KISUMU – Kisumu County is set and ready to host His Excellency President William Samoei Ruto this weekend for the highly anticipated launch of the SGR Phase 2B & 2C project—a transformative milestone that will extend the Standard Gauge Railway from Naivasha to Kisumu and onward to Malaba.
Speaking during a joint press conference, Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, County Commissioner Benson Leparmorijo, and senior county leaders, alongside Dr. Joshua Oron, HSC, confirmed that all arrangements are in place to welcome the President and his delegation.
📅 Presidential Visit Schedule
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Occasion | Launch of SGR Phase 2B & 2C |
| President | H.E. William Samoei Ruto |
| Visit Dates | Friday – Saturday (20th – 21st March 2026) |
| Main Event | Saturday, 21st March 2026 |
| Location | Kisumu County |
🚆 The SGR Milestone
The launch of SGR Phase 2B (Naivasha–Kisumu) and Phase 2C (Kisumu–Malaba) represents:
| Significance | Impact |
|---|---|
| 🚂 Transport Revolution | Modern rail connectivity for Western Kenya |
| 📦 Trade Expansion | Seamless movement of goods to Uganda and beyond |
| 🌍 Regional Connectivity | Strengthening Kenya’s position in East African trade |
| 💼 Economic Growth | Thousands of jobs and new business opportunities |
| 🏛️ Historical Milestone | Completing the Northern Corridor vision |
📢 Call to Residents
“Together with Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, we warmly welcome the President, who will be in Kisumu from Friday through Saturday, and call upon all residents to turn out in large numbers to accord him and his delegation a befitting and memorable reception.”
— Dr. Joshua Oron, HSC
Residents are encouraged to:
✅ Line the streets and welcome routes
✅ Participate in the historic SGR launch event
✅ Showcase Kisumu’s hospitality and unity
✅ Celebrate this transformative development
🌙 Eid Mubarak Wishes
“As we gather in unity and purpose, I also extend warm wishes to our Muslim brothers and sisters on the successful completion of Ramadan, and wish them a joyful and blessed Eid Mubarak.”
| Occasion | Message |
|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | Congratulations on successful Ramadan fast |
| Wishes | Joy, blessings, and peace to all celebrating |
🤝 Unity in Development
The press conference brought together:
| Leader | Position |
|---|---|
| H.E. Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o | Governor, Kisumu County |
| Benson Leparmorijo | County Commissioner, Kisumu |
| Dr. Joshua Oron, HSC | Senior County Leader |
| Senior County Leaders | Various departments |
Their unified message: Kisumu stands ready to welcome the President and celebrate a new era of development.
🚗 Getting to the SGR Launch Event
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👥 Group transport for families and delegations
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History in the making. We’ll get you there.