CLEAN : Kenyan President attends inauguration of Nairobi-Naivasha railway line (2)

The video discusses the development and impact of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, highlighting the completion of Phase 2A from Nairobi to Naivasha. It acknowledges key figures and partners involved, including Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan. The project has significantly improved passenger and freight services, moving over 3.5 million passengers and 6 million tons of freight. The SGR is expected to boost economic growth by enhancing transport infrastructure, improving investment climate, and increasing national competitiveness. Economic infrastructure projects are emphasized as vital for social and economic development rather than profit-making ventures.

Who was recognized for their contribution to the completion of Phase 2A?

• The president

• The contractor

• The MD

• The Members of Parliament

Which countries partnered in the development of the standard gauge railway?

• South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda

• Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania

• Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan

• Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda

How many passengers have been moved since the commencement of the first phase?

• 3.5 million

• 6 million

• 5 million

• 2 million

What is the length of the Nairobi Naivasha SGR that was commissioned?

• 100 kilometers

• 120 kilometers

• 150 kilometers

• 200 kilometers

How should economic infrastructure projects be viewed in developing countries?

• As unnecessary expenses

• As profit-making investments

• As a means of spurring social economic growth

• As temporary solutions