Five years after its launch, the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) isn’t just transforming Kenya’s economy—it’s rewriting personal stories. Meet Faith Methu, a single mother whose life took a hopeful turn thanks to the 'iron snake' connecting cities. 🌍
Struggling to support her daughter after leaving an unstable marriage, Faith faced a painful choice: move 500km to Nairobi for work or stay in Mombasa with limited income. The SGR’s 2017 debut changed the game. What used to be a grueling, unreliable commute became a safe, five-hour ride. Now, she returns home weekly, her daughter’s smile waiting at the station. 🚉✨
🔑 Why it matters: Over 7 million passengers have ridden the SGR since 2017, slashing travel times by 50% and boosting regional trade by 30%. But for Faith, the stats are personal—every trip means another chance to build a future. 💪
