President Uhuru Kenyatta. [Photo/citizentv.co.ke]A move by the government to construct a standard gauge railway freight line has been welcomed by business people.President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to launch the freight line this Saturday which will significantly reduce the cost of transporting cargo.After the launch, business people will pay 19,800 shillings for a fully loaded 20-foot container for 200 kilometres.Transportation of agricultural inputs will also benefit from the lower rate of 16,500 shillings for a maximum distance of 200 kilometres.

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