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Number of travellers using SGR train drop by 7.2 per cent after fares hiked
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

The rise in fares was partly intended to help raise funds for the repayment of the $3.75 billion (Sh485.63 billion) loan from China.

New law requires importers to secure local marine cargo insurance from next month
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 07, 2025

To make the process easier for importers, the Marine Cargo Insurance Certificates will be issued through mobile apps, web portals, or platforms provid...

Kenya Railways adds more train trips for holiday travellers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The new schedule, which comes into effect immediately, will run until January 15, 2025, to accommodate the surge in both Christmas and school holiday...

Kenya Railways announces 14-day suspension of Nairobi commuter trains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

Notably, the suspension will not affect the weekly Safari trains to Nanyuki and Kisumu, which will run as scheduled.

Madaraka Express to resume stopover in Voi starting December 15
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 14, 2024

The 10 pm Madaraka Express passenger service, which operates between Nairobi and Mombasa, will now pause in Voi for three minutes every day, both duri...

Ruto announces SGR extension to Uganda, Rwanda and DRC to boost East African trade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

The President highlighted that the extension would significantly improve cross-border transportation, making movement between the countries easier and...

Kenya Railways faces Sh3.5 billion penalty for defaulting on China’s SGR loan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

Audit shows Kenya Railways' revenue from its operations was insufficient to cover the maturing loan obligations, leading to additional penalties.

Ruto: Voi residents to benefit from passenger night train, reopening of Ikanga Airstrip
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

Taita Taveta County Trade and Tourism Executive Vumi Ringo noted that the airstrip was 98 per cent complete as of 2021.

Wetang'ula directs all MPs to travel by SGR to Mombasa EAC games
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

Speaker Wetang'ula emphasised that the directive to use the SGR is part of ongoing efforts to reduce government expenditure.

SGR records Sh144 million revenue loss in two months as passenger numbers decline
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

Despite this reduction in volume, revenue from cargo transport saw a slight increase, reaching Sh1.2 billion during the same period.

China, Tanzania, Zambia sign agreement to improve TAZARA railway
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 04, 2024

Tanzanian and Zambian ministers signed the agreement during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in the presence of three leaders.

Government defends luxury coaches pricing, says it's value for money
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 18, 2024

Transport PS says the government is considering a pricing model of Sh12,000 for a one-way ticket and Sh20,000 for a return journey.

SGR passenger numbers drop by over 100,000 after fare hike
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 16, 2024

The figures show nearly 1.13 million tickets were sold in the period under review compared to 1.25 million in the same period last year.

New SGR premium coaches charging up to Sh20K offer lactation, baby changing stations
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 22, 2024

Economy-class passengers will also benefit from upgrades, including four charging stations per seating arrangement and dining cars offering various be...

Kenya Railways unveils new premium class coaches
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 16, 2024

The Premium Class Coaches offer privacy and exclusivity, being segregated from other compartments.

Kenya Railways to expand Nairobi network with three new lines
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2024

The Kenya Railways 2023–2027 Strategic Plan, which was launched last Friday, details the construction of three new lines covering 45.9 kilometres.

Kenya Railways resumes services on Nairobi-Limuru route
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2024

However, the Kahawa train, which normally departs at 9 am from Kahawa West, is still suspended until further notice.

Uganda in talks with China's Sinohydro over power line to South Sudan
Reuters  |  May 14, 2024

The project will involve the construction of a 138-km (85.75 miles) high-voltage transmission line to take power to South Sudan, the expansion of two...

Kenya Railways resumes commuter train services in select routes after heavy rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2024

However, the Limuru and Ruiru routes will remain suspended due to ongoing repair works on the railway lines following heavy rains.

State seeks Sh720b from private sector to connect SGR from Naivasha to Malaba
Amina Wako  |  May 04, 2024

The extension of SGR is expected to boost economic growth and facilitate trade across the East African Community.

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