SGR SPUR ON THE COASTAL REGION

In the coastal  region  we have seen the SGR freight service killing the economy coast region. Firstly, the government  lost more than sh126 billion in revenue in one year from Mombasa county since the introduction  of the freight trains.

Whereas, the coastal county is at economic decay point with CFs long distance  tracks and transport related business such as fuelling and service stations mostly  affected.

SGR which has been billed as the biggest  transport  infrastructure  project  in the countrys history  is expected to haul close to nine million tonnes of cargo to make a profit of Sh 5.08 billion a year, averaging sh 424 million per month,compared with 990,488 tonnes carried in the first year when SGR made a loss of Sh 10billion.

Despite that the fact the railway gauge is worthwhile  project  expected to bring in numerous socio economic benefits and grow the countrys GDP 1.5percent it is a two faced sword with demerits.

However, Mombasa county will also fail to collect more than Sh 17.3billion due to closure of various businesses such as fuel stations, hotels and lodges along Northern corridor will be affected due to lack of patrons.Mr Joho and other leaders condemned  an order which is not based on any low.

Generally, the railway gauge  in Mombasa has also promoted tourism in the county.A number of tourists visits the county and they promote exchange of goods and services .others also come to tour in the coastal  along the beaches.

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