The Nairobi–Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway has recorded a surge in passenger numbers as Kenyans travel for the festive season. Hundreds of travellers have opted to use the SGR during the Christmas and New Year holidays. A spot check at the SGR Nairobi Terminus in Syokimau on December 23, 2025, showed …
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The government experienced a loss of Sh 144.2 million in revenue between August and September 2024, due to a decrease in the number of passengers using the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). According to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the number of SGR passengers dropped from …
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President William Ruto has unveiled plans to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a bid to enhance regional trade and investment. During the opening of the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa, Ruto highlighted the …
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Kenya Railways has announced the recommencement of commuter train services on specific routes within Nairobi. The service, which had been temporarily halted due to heavy rains and subsequent repair works, will resume on routes including Embakasi Village, Lukenya, SGR Link, and Syokimau starting Tuesday. ALSO READ: Kenyan Airways Employee Detained in …
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Kenya is aiming to secure private sector partnerships to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), ensuring smooth movement of goods across the East African Community borders. Kipchumba Murkomen, the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, highlighted plans to establish special economic zones along the corridor, promising urban transformation in these …
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Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway will experience a rise in toll fees, as the government has revised the rates, according to a Special Gazette notice issued on December 19, 2023, by Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen. In exercising the powers conferred by section 4B(3) of the Public Roads Tolls Act, the …
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Commencing January 2024, individuals exploring Kenya’s renowned parks will encounter substantial hikes in entrance fees, following the Kenya Wildlife Service’s (KWS) decision to increase park entry fees. Nairobi National Park, a favorite among both city residents and foreign tourists, will see the most significant fee increase. In tandem, Kenya Railways …
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