As a Tanzanian , I'm thrilled to see the progress of Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway! It's an inspiring step towards enhancing regional connectivity and economic growth. Together, we can pave the way for greater collaboration in East Africa!
@@CHRIST-f7g Uganda has somewhat the “disadvantage” of being landlocked and so must wait for Kenya to get the SGR to the border because it will make more economic sense that way. Remember the SGR master plan is one for East Africa
Kenya be proud. You are ahead of anything i've ever seen America has to offer on rail transit. Truly World class. Thank you for showing this to Africa and the world Edna!
Im a black American railfan and i must say how much it warms my heart to see so many major Cities in Africa building & modernizing towards the future i love the different rail services opening
So happy to see this upgrade for Kenya. Last time I was there was in 2005. Just can't believe it's nearly 2 decades. Missing my Massai Mara, Narok and Nairobi. Will surely try this railways when I come next. Thanks for this wonderful video content. Asante Sana.
Wow!!!!! This is super! Great footage Edna, keep showcasing the great steps the country is making to improve connectivity within the region. SGR team, the Sky is our foundation.
A lovely and informative feature video. Kudos. I have leant a lot about the new Premium Class in Madaraka Express. What I would urge KR to do is to modify the Economy class so that it can at least march the comfort of a bus. It's too tiring from Nairobi to Mombasa and the seating arrangement should s flexible as in that Premium; if some people are travelling in a group, they should be able to turn the seats to face each other. Travelling should be an enjoyable experience and not a punishment.
Edina, I have always been your fan for over a year and always following you on property shows and cheap beautiful houses for sale in Kenya and I really love your work.....thanks for bringing and sharing with us this experiment too, you are wonderful.,..you deserves a UA-cam silver button and later a gold one.
I am soo impressed!! I dont think they have a wireless charger option for phone like that even in the US! They have thought of everything and left nothing out!
I am a fun of railway travel and when the SGR was inaugurated I wondered why we did not have a premium class, and voila here it is! Thanks for showing us!
Black 🇺🇲 here.....1st time visiting Kenya🇰🇪 next month. I've lived in the village in🇺🇬 the last six months building and learning agriculture skills. Now it's time to travel 🧳 once more. Asante sana Respect 💯
A point of correction regarding the instructions for using the baby changing table: "Gently position your baby on the changing table" is written in Swahili as "MIAZE" instead of "MLAZE." (A Tanzanian 😊😊) check at 14:59
this is a real form of cooperation with China, a good technology for Kenya congrats!! Collaborating with China is more profitable and this is one example of many other projects collaborating with China. Hopefully in the future there will be more train lines to facilitate the mobility of Kenyan citizens. Greetings from Indonesia!! 🇮🇩❤🇰🇪
@@NaturalktedyEdna Thank you, I may post it here. Can you suggest longer trips. Maybe with sleeping accommodations. Here in America we have where you can sleep you have a porter you have your own private shower so for example going from Chicago to California is a 5-day trip is a 20 hour trip. Because you would take a New York train from New York City and that train would go to Chicago and you be in Chicago around 1:00 p.m. the next day.
People who normally fly (and tourists) will use it in the holidays when flights get all booked. There are times when people can pay anything to get ANY means out ... The lounge is cool
Whoever come up with this idea must be a typical Kenya politian, 28 passenger dinning & winning in total luxury while 118 others are suffering in economy class 😂😂😂😂😂
My son never got over the nightmare of us taking almost 3 days from Mombasa to Nairobi. And it was first class those days. The train stalled ilikwama in the middle of nowhere at night it was cold day time we sweated. We ate every single snack we had but then no movement
Congrats Edna on being the 1st. Great content and editing. At that price, they need to offer more than coffee and water. Also, a small upgrade on the onboard food would help as well.
Good Work Edna.. Cost Aside, The Elegant Interior Would Make One Presume To Be Aboard An Aircraft. One Way Rate Is Rather High But If One Is Able It Is Definitely Worth A Treat. You Earned A Special Subscriber Today. Thanks Be To God, Your Video Just Rekindled Memories Of A Flame From The Past. My First True Love, Though Eventually It Did Not Work Out, My Fault. I Am Glad To See That She's Doing Well.😊 May God Continue To Bless Her & Even You As You Create More Crisp & Clear Content. God Is Good & He Is Gracious!! Congrats On Being The First Premium!! Where To Next....??
I never wished to say this but wish you check the full story behind the train and the railway, and you'll know but all the same I really like this from Kenya. Very proud of you my Kenyan siblings for taking the first lead.
What story? This sgr was buit 8 years ago by president uhuru government planned by president kibaki primarily for cargo transport and passegers as secondary purpose. What do you mean
Nice video. The lounge looks like the government VIP lounges at JKIA. Just carpets, sofas and countless tables thrown in there. Quite a tastelessly furnished and poorly styled room. The train cabin looked great and clean
THOSE SEATS SHOULD ALSO BE INSTALLED ON ALL KENYA AIRWAYS FLEET IF THEY WANT TO COMPETE GLOBALLY! THE TRAINS NEED CABINS FOR FAMILIES TO TRAVEL TOGETHER LIKE THE OLD BRITISH TRAINS WHICH HAD 1ST AND 2ND CLASS.
Should have hired a foreign interior design consultant. Anybody can tell by the colour scheme (E.g. red carpet) and the harsh “cool white” lighting that these rail cars belong to a developing country. Reminds me of the interior of Air India aircraft.
Nice one Naturalktedy!, but patco..🤣🤣🤣. Interior is well done. I think the night travel might seem more cozy than day time due to the lighting....maybe lol. Great capturing from the rear window!
I hope they upgrade the premium class lounge with time because it is honestly underwhelming compared to airport lounges. They should also offer snacks as well.Airport lounges offer snacks even if you will get meals on the plane. When they do these projects they need to see how we would compete on a global level. The cabins are however very nice.
Seems nice, i would definately pay this. I did take the train from mombasa to nairobi in the cheapest class and the seats were terribly uncomfortable, plus a ton of people. This is very nice, a bit pricey tho, is comparable to a plane ticket. I would pay for it since i enjoyed the nice view from the train, seeing animals etc, was a nice experience. IF in a rush tho, 5 to 6 hours in a train vs 2 hours on a plane... for the same price mmmm. Good addition to the transportation offer tho.
This looks good ❤ they need to do more work with the long area. The coffee machine could be placed somewhere a bit more ergonomic like on top of the counter, hide the big water bottle..
We need to share this as much as possible to destroy the narrative that Africa about underdevelopment, poverty, animals only … and all that negative talk. We need to start telling our story and I’m happy for people like Edna who are doing so already in grand style.
Good video Edna, let me share and subscribe and through this video I wanna book this for Dec , Hope when I book through you I will get discount ❤ you are videos are well done sio ile ya kuharibu macho and the music 🎶 behind I give you 9.99/10
I used to ride on broke down Grey Hound buses in college and when i visited South Africa they were luxury. The Amtrak trains here in America are busted too. These trains in Kenya look like luxury.
Thanks for sharing. Cabin looks first, class alright. Definitely an uuppgrade from the regular service, now lets see what it looks like after one year of wear & tear.😅 Definitely for tourist and romantics. At that price, SGR is too slow for business travellers, unless the traveller is afraid of flying.
The most important thing is CUSTOMER SERVICE that has been lucking in our public service industry in Kenya....I hope they will keep that at the highest standard possible
As a Tanzanian , I'm thrilled to see the progress of Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway! It's an inspiring step towards enhancing regional connectivity and economic growth. Together, we can pave the way for greater collaboration in East Africa!
True
I don't know what happened to Uganda. I pray one day God will answer our prayers.
@@CHRIST-f7g M7 happened to Uganda. Also your cultures clash with capitalism hard lol.
@@CHRIST-f7g Uganda has somewhat the “disadvantage” of being landlocked and so must wait for Kenya to get the SGR to the border because it will make more economic sense that way.
Remember the SGR master plan is one for East Africa
So true this is quite grreat
Kenya be proud. You are ahead of anything i've ever seen America has to offer on rail transit. Truly World class. Thank you for showing this to Africa and the world Edna!
Thank you
😂😂😂 really?...use one of the Amtrak sleeper trains then come comment..the price for Sgt is outrageous for heavens sake lol
@@emmanuelmuia7172 umesema ukweli
@@emmanuelmuia7172 We are ahead because the Chinese are superior in rail construction and technology to the US.
What a waste of money. Could have been better spent upgrading schools and hospitals in remote areas.
Im a black American railfan and i must say how much it warms my heart to see so many major Cities in Africa building & modernizing towards the future i love the different rail services opening
Absolutely
You should plan on coming back home and experience it fully..
Tanzanian here.
Congratulations Kenya for this new luxury service.
I hope we will add this to our SGR train
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So happy to see this upgrade for Kenya. Last time I was there was in 2005. Just can't believe it's nearly 2 decades.
Missing my Massai Mara, Narok and Nairobi. Will surely try this railways when I come next. Thanks for this wonderful video content. Asante Sana.
You and me both!
Congrats on being the 1st to showcase the service, great content
Much appreciated!
It's from Nairobi to diani direct or till mombasa terminals
The seat looks so great and comfy, I can't wait to ride on that train. Cheers from Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.
Absolutely. Give it a shot
Just bumped into this review, well done Kenya awesome premium class
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is just so satisfying watching it. You nailed it girl. Loved it. Next time am in Kenya, in it.
Please do! Thank you
🇺🇬Congratulations🎉 your success is our story
Big up East Africa
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This is well documented with a proper review👏. Thank you Edna and Congrats on being the first person to book.☺🥳
Thank you so much! I'm humbled 🙏🙏❤️
Wow!!!!! This is super! Great footage Edna, keep showcasing the great steps the country is making to improve connectivity within the region. SGR team, the Sky is our foundation.
Yes! Thank you!
This is beyond beautiful wow, worth the price, Edna you doing a great job
Yee
Can’t wait to share this amazing clip with my able friends, believe me, they’ll thank me big and you in particular. Good job.🎉
Awesome ❤️
This is a fantastic service. kudos to Kenya Railways, happy to see progress and customer focus :)
Dah Kenya jirani yetu hii ikitoka itakuwa moto. Jirani hajawai kutuangusha. hongereni sana from Tanzania
Iko kali sana
@@NaturalktedyEdna sio mchezo. mie nimeipenda. wacha nijipange nije niipande hii Train. Kuddos Kenya once more
@jedidahbintidaudi8241 welcome home
@@NaturalktedyEdna thanks neigbor!!
Itabidi uje Na million Kumi jirani 😅😅😅@@jedidahbintidaudi8241
Congratulations for being the 1st person to book it in Kenya....eeeeiiisssshhhhh
Thank you
What date did you book it?
I will definately be trying this when I visit Kenya ... Sure it was a great experience..
Awesome
GOOD JOB Kenya ,Member of the Serious BANTUS.EAST /CENTRAL and Southern AFRICA.👍🏽 from ZA.
Awesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yo😂
Beautifully done! Watching in awe from Texas! Lovely indeed!
Thank you very much!
A lovely and informative feature video. Kudos. I have leant a lot about the new Premium Class in Madaraka Express. What I would urge KR to do is to modify the Economy class so that it can at least march the comfort of a bus. It's too tiring from Nairobi to Mombasa and the seating arrangement should s flexible as in that Premium; if some people are travelling in a group, they should be able to turn the seats to face each other. Travelling should be an enjoyable experience and not a punishment.
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I think it has already been done. There are new coaches for economy class with a different sitting arrangement
Edina, I have always been your fan for over a year and always following you on property shows and cheap beautiful houses for sale in Kenya and I really love your work.....thanks for bringing and sharing with us this experiment too, you are wonderful.,..you deserves a UA-cam silver button and later a gold one.
Wow, thank you! Cheers to Gold
@@NaturalktedyEdna amen
Thats great energy to find out your the first to board...You got great vibes as a content creator...may u prosper!
Amen. Thank you
@@NaturalktedyEdna Nimrod is correct. Thanks @nimrodchokwe711
Bravo to our Kenyan brothers, the more of projects like these I see, the more I realise how inspiration is reciprocal among nations.
Absolutely
Wooooow....time ya kuchat na family mnazungusha tu kiti...wuuueeeehhhhhh...i love
Ukiland we going pap
Ohh woww 🎉😅 Asante Sana for the content👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 from Angola🇦🇴
You are welcome!
Thank you for tuning in
I am soo impressed!! I dont think they have a wireless charger option for phone like that even in the US! They have thought of everything and left nothing out!
Absolutely beautiful. Good start
Gracias, Edna! Es increible ese tren! Me encanto conocerlo
Thank you
Kenya Movies Industry should make movies about this kind of experience. Mind blowing
I agree
I am a fun of railway travel and when the SGR was inaugurated I wondered why we did not have a premium class, and voila here it is! Thanks for showing us!
Welcome
Oh! It worth the 100 dollars can’t wait for my December holiday to experience it with my son no more flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
Welcome home
I am so happy to see poditive technological updates n progress from the cradle of civilization we call Africa.
Beautiful
Good job Edna and thanks for covering SGR premium
Our pleasure!
Black 🇺🇲 here.....1st time visiting Kenya🇰🇪 next month. I've lived in the village in🇺🇬 the last six months building and learning agriculture skills. Now it's time to travel 🧳 once more. Asante sana Respect 💯
Let's go
A point of correction regarding the instructions for using the baby changing table: "Gently position your baby on the changing table" is written in Swahili as "MIAZE" instead of "MLAZE." (A Tanzanian 😊😊) check at 14:59
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It's a typing error
this is a real form of cooperation with China, a good technology for Kenya congrats!! Collaborating with China is more profitable and this is one example of many other projects collaborating with China. Hopefully in the future there will be more train lines to facilitate the mobility of Kenyan citizens. Greetings from Indonesia!! 🇮🇩❤🇰🇪
This is the best premium train travel that I have experienced in Africa
The best ❤️❤️❤️
Really
When did you get experience? It launched yesterday
@@techkona😂😂😂
There is the rovos train from south africa to tanzania now that is a whole different class
I just ame across your channel. Good video. Luv from Norway
Awesome! Thank you!
Wow!! This is great , no more flying to mombao, this is it , thank you for this wonderful info
True
Can't wait to try this premium journey when I get back.
You should!
Just for the experience though
Thank you! The general will be arriving soon!
Going to travel all the way from NY too ride this train to Mombossa. My MALKIA wants to go to the beach!
That sounds amazing! Enjoy the ride!
@@NaturalktedyEdna Thank you, I may post it here. Can you suggest longer trips. Maybe with sleeping accommodations.
Here in America we have where you can sleep you have a porter you have your own private shower so for example going from Chicago to California is a 5-day trip is a 20 hour trip. Because you would take a New York train from New York City and that train would go to Chicago and you be in Chicago around 1:00 p.m. the next day.
People who normally fly (and tourists) will use it in the holidays when flights get all booked.
There are times when people can pay anything to get ANY means out ...
The lounge is cool
Loved the lounge
That's only seasonal and a business can't survive on seasonal sales only.
I surely have enjoyed it ❤. I have changed my attitude towards SGR just from your content
Glad you enjoy it!. That's awesome thank you
Whoever come up with this idea must be a typical Kenya politian, 28 passenger dinning & winning in total luxury while 118 others are suffering in economy class 😂😂😂😂😂
Even planes have levels to it, why are you shocked?
@@Firestarter001 it's in all sectors of life, ie entertainment, education, and even homes.
Exactly
Great response Bonny
Suffering has always been about your pocket.
Expensive is relative. Some will say ,ooh heri ni pande ndege ni cheap😂😂😂.Hio 25k ni peanuts kwa mwingine.
Hata ndege si cheap
I prefer ndege
@@tamiramutunga155 Kila mja ana starehe zake
My son never got over the nightmare of us taking almost 3 days from Mombasa to Nairobi. And it was first class those days.
The train stalled ilikwama in the middle of nowhere at night it was cold day time we sweated.
We ate every single snack we had but then no movement
Wow that's awesome .... Love from 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
❤️❤️❤️Thanks
This just like Emirates Airbus ienjoy the views and amazing railway ❤❤❤
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Nice Lounge And Beautiful Seat And Cabin.Great Video
Thank you
Wow. It looks like first class on a plane.
Yep. Business class
Better than anything I have seen in Europe, its Japan class - very impressive.
@@MichaelGGarry absolutely
Well done Kenya.🎉🎉 You are always developing unlike our shabby and backward Uganda.
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Uganda is just an embarrassment
Bambi,Mu7 is listening 😂😂
@@maryhmmgibsonn1417 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
Now his friend in Kenya want to be like his mentor.
Congrats Edna on being the 1st. Great content and editing.
At that price, they need to offer more than coffee and water. Also, a small upgrade on the onboard food would help as well.
Thanks for that!
Good Work Edna.. Cost Aside, The Elegant Interior Would Make One Presume To Be Aboard An Aircraft. One Way Rate Is Rather High But If One Is Able It Is Definitely Worth A Treat. You Earned A Special Subscriber Today. Thanks Be To God, Your Video Just Rekindled Memories Of A Flame From The Past. My First True Love, Though Eventually It Did Not Work Out, My Fault. I Am Glad To See That She's Doing Well.😊 May God Continue To Bless Her & Even You As You Create More Crisp & Clear Content. God Is Good & He Is Gracious!! Congrats On Being The First Premium!! Where To Next....??
Ooh thank you n welcome to my youtube channel
Actually, they could consider a heavily discounted roundtrip rate, say 15k
Beautiful video.
Exhaustively informative.
Congrats Edna.
You are going places.... literally 😅😅
Thank you! 😃
Nice to see the upgrade.
It sure is
I never wished to say this but wish you check the full story behind the train and the railway, and you'll know but all the same I really like this from Kenya. Very proud of you my Kenyan siblings for taking the first lead.
What story? This sgr was buit 8 years ago by president uhuru government planned by president kibaki primarily for cargo transport and passegers as secondary purpose. What do you mean
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Thank you for bringing us along the maiden trip. I'll take the train anytime than be packed in a claustrophobic flight
Awesome
Its real luxury, i hope to experience the comfort as well.Thanks for sharing.
Always welcome
Nice video. The lounge looks like the government VIP lounges at JKIA. Just carpets, sofas and countless tables thrown in there. Quite a tastelessly furnished and poorly styled room. The train cabin looked great and clean
Thanks for the info!
The voice overs always glues me to your channel ,,overal your content worth watching
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Proud to be a Kenyan 🇰🇪
Me too. Absolutely ❤️❤️❤️
As an Australian I hope one day to see you have a comprehensive East African SG network
@@radicallyrethinkingrailwaysina ❤️
Oh my goodness! Way better than the Swiss trains huku. I'm taking it next trip to Kenya.
Ooh really! ❤️❤️❤️
Funny i just travelled from Diani to Nakuru
This is lovely content
Enjoy Diani 😊
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THOSE SEATS SHOULD ALSO BE INSTALLED ON ALL KENYA AIRWAYS FLEET IF THEY WANT TO COMPETE GLOBALLY! THE TRAINS NEED CABINS FOR FAMILIES TO TRAVEL TOGETHER LIKE THE OLD BRITISH TRAINS WHICH HAD 1ST AND 2ND CLASS.
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True.. They are called sleeper berths
Should have hired a foreign interior design consultant. Anybody can tell by the colour scheme (E.g. red carpet) and the harsh “cool white” lighting that these rail cars belong to a developing country. Reminds me of the interior of Air India aircraft.
Hmmmm
Thank you Edna. Dope content
You're so welcome!
Nice one Naturalktedy!, but patco..🤣🤣🤣. Interior is well done. I think the night travel might seem more cozy than day time due to the lighting....maybe lol. Great capturing from the rear window!
We agree!
I hope they upgrade the premium class lounge with time because it is honestly underwhelming compared to airport lounges. They should also offer snacks as well.Airport lounges offer snacks even if you will get meals on the plane.
When they do these projects they need to see how we would compete on a global level.
The cabins are however very nice.
They do offer coffee, water n hopefully snacks
The lounge has 90s gava “executive” office vibes with the politician’s furniture and outdated wainscoting design.
Thanks for showcasing.Hope to travel soon
You should!
Congrats Edna like from Somalia🎉
Thank you
these are the type of experiences i like to have. I must do this sometime next year.
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Service is everything trust the process no matter how good a place service comes 1st
Totally 100%
Thank you for this Edna i must try this when i come😍😍❤️❤️
Please do!
Seems nice, i would definately pay this. I did take the train from mombasa to nairobi in the cheapest class and the seats were terribly uncomfortable, plus a ton of people. This is very nice, a bit pricey tho, is comparable to a plane ticket. I would pay for it since i enjoyed the nice view from the train, seeing animals etc, was a nice experience. IF in a rush tho, 5 to 6 hours in a train vs 2 hours on a plane... for the same price mmmm.
Good addition to the transportation offer tho.
Not that convinient if in a hurry
Congrats from Tanzania!!
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I love it.
This is adventure in comfort ❤
I will only need chapo tu hapa
Ziko😂😂😂
Kenya leading the way ...over here we are constructing super high way i wonder when that will be functional or even be used
Yep
Kumbe hii ni mpya? Hongereni sana majirani zetu Kenya. Ninatamani kama hii iwepo pia TANZANIA. Maana nimeipenda mno. Mno yaani!
Itakuwa hivyo tu huko Tanzania 😊
Asante sana for the good vibes 🎉🎉🎉
Mungu aibariki Africa, Mungu aibariki Africa Mashariki 🎉🎉🎉
Lakini si train mpya , nikama first class hivyo tu.
Ni kama viti vimebadilishwa
@@love-f5o5x Kumbe! So, the was a minor make-over?
@@TamuzaKale yes 👍
Asante
Keep it up. Iam proud of my country
Ooh yes
Let's push together East Africa...I love the seats...(like airline seats) ..but the price khaa...
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This looks good ❤ they need to do more work with the long area. The coffee machine could be placed somewhere a bit more ergonomic like on top of the counter, hide the big water bottle..
Thanks for the tips!
Great idea
It's worth it, thank you for the video
Welcome ❤️❤️❤️
Wonderful and thanks sharing with us❤❤
My pleasure 😊
Proud of Kenya!
Good move
We need to share this as much as possible to destroy the narrative that Africa about underdevelopment, poverty, animals only … and all that negative talk. We need to start telling our story and I’m happy for people like Edna who are doing so already in grand style.
@@user-np2sg6yf9z please do. I will really appreciate
Good video Edna, let me share and subscribe and through this video I wanna book this for Dec , Hope when I book through you I will get discount ❤ you are videos are well done sio ile ya kuharibu macho and the music 🎶 behind I give you 9.99/10
Please do!
This video is amazing well explained ❤
Glad you liked it
Happy to see my most polite and respectful boss here. Mr Abdi Duale in action. Congratulations Kenyans for this milestone
Well said
This is really beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
Yep
I used to ride on broke down Grey Hound buses in college and when i visited South Africa they were luxury. The Amtrak trains here in America are busted too. These trains in Kenya look like luxury.
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Kumbe its beautiful ❤....there some celebrities who have been misleading us aki....i love it thank you for this video
Not bad at all
This is amazing.
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I subscribed for the politeness
Ooh thanks
Thanks for sharing. Cabin looks first, class alright. Definitely an uuppgrade from the regular service, now lets see what it looks like after one year of wear & tear.😅
Definitely for tourist and romantics. At that price, SGR is too slow for business travellers, unless the traveller is afraid of flying.
Fingers crossed!
12000 ingeniuma pia, thanks for saving us the money through your experience before we decide if we are booking
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Wow. I like the thought behind this. Accessibility and Aesthetics at its best. I would definitely want to try it.
You should!
I like that one can rotate those seats so that family can hang out together.
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This is amazing!! as they say expensive is relative, would really love to try this .
It really is!
The most important thing is CUSTOMER SERVICE that has been lucking in our public service industry in Kenya....I hope they will keep that at the highest standard possible
Hope so too
Customer service is unAfrican😂. It’s not in our DNA and it seems we dont want it😂