Tanzania, May 4 -- Dar es Salaam. A renewed drive to reconnect railway networks and expand electricity interconnection between Tanzania and Kenya is taking shape, as leaders and investors push for deeper integration to unlock trade and industrial growth in the region.

Speaking at the Tanzania-Kenya Investment Forum on May 4, held alongside the state visit of Kenyan President William Ruto, officials said seamless rail links and reliable energy supply will be central to supporting large-scale infrastructure and cross-border commerce.

Managing Director of Kenya Railways Corporation, Mr Phillip Mainga, said restoring rail connectivity between the two countries is critical for boosting trade, particularly through the ports of Mombasa and Dar...