en.Wedoany.com Reported - Kenya Railways (KR) and Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation along the Northern Corridor to enhance regional rail freight connectivity and improve cargo movement between the two countries.

This commitment was made during a bilateral meeting between the boards and management of both entities. The new board of Uganda Railways Corporation was on a familiarization tour of rail freight operations at the Port of Mombasa, which connects the port to Uganda. The Ugandan delegation was led by new Board Chairman Daudi Migereko and Managing Director Benon Kajuna, while the Kenyan side was led by Board Chairman Abdi Bare Duale and Managing Director Philip Mainga.

The discussions focused on enhancing rail interconnectivity, improving cargo handling efficiency, strengthening integration between the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and Meter Gauge Railway (MGR), and positioning rail transport as a more competitive logistics solution for regional trade.

Duale reaffirmed Kenya Railways' commitment to facilitating the seamless movement of transit cargo between the Port of Mombasa and the Malaba border through efficient operations. He stated that the operator is focused on building commercially sustainable freight operations to support growing trade volumes and deeper regional economic integration.

Mainga emphasized Kenya Railways' ongoing investments in rail infrastructure, locomotive maintenance, and wagon rehabilitation to improve service reliability and customer experience. He noted that closer collaboration with Uganda Railways would help streamline cargo movement along the Northern Corridor and improve service to freight customers.

Migereko stated that both governments continue to provide support for railway revitalization and infrastructure development. He noted that Uganda has allocated funds for the rehabilitation, maintenance, and operation of the Meter Gauge Railway network to support growing import and export volumes. Kajuna emphasized that strengthening regional cooperation among railway operators is crucial for improving efficiency, enhancing competitiveness, and meeting the increasing demand for rail freight services in East Africa.

The two companies also explored opportunities in technical cooperation, staff training, operational coordination, and expanding wagon capacity to further improve freight reliability and customer experience. The Northern Corridor, as a key logistics artery connecting the Port of Mombasa to Uganda and several landlocked countries, plays a vital role in promoting regional trade and economic development.

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