Only 256 of the 1,432 residential occupants enumerated in Laini Saba had received houses. Among traders, 583 of the 833 people listed as business occupants had been allocated stalls.
By Bradley BosireThe Corporation said the investigation has raised the possibility that the man could be connected to other cases involving the destruction of railway equipment along the corridor.
By Bradley BosireThe new rate, which takes effect immediately, was announced after President William Ruto met Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) traders on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe first additional train operated on Monday evening, departing from the Mombasa Terminus at 8.40 pm. Two more services will run on Tuesday. The first will leave the Nairobi Terminus at 9.40 am, while the second will depart from the Mombasa Terminus at 4.30 pm.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Gilgil-Ol Kalou-Nyahururu railway line resumed operations on June 2, 2026, marking the return of services on the 96-year-old metre-gauge line after nearly five decades.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a public notice issued on Wednesday, the corporation cautioned passengers to remain vigilant against fraudsters who are impersonating its official booking platforms to trick unsuspecting customers into making payments through unauthorized channels.
By David AbonyoFresh financial disclosures show the State-owned corporation's net loss increased by Sh477 million from Sh27.68 billion recorded a year earlier. The latest results extend KRC's long wait for a return to profitability, with the corporation yet to record a profit in more than 10 years.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) is seeking a contractor to develop a 15-kilometre SGR line linking the Syokimau passenger terminus with Nairobi Central Station, which is currently served only by the older metre-gauge railway (MGR).
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe report, Corruption Risk Assessment of Infrastructure Projects in Kenya, indicates that the SGR recorded the highest corruption risk among three major projects reviewed between September 2025 and March 2026.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe initiative is designed to overhaul commuter rail operations and improve urban mobility within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area through extensive infrastructure upgrades, electrification of the rail system, development of transit-oriented projects, and procurement of modern trainsets, with the stakeholder meeting set for June 24.
By Chrispho OwuorThe project also includes the purchase of modern trainsets such as Electric Multiple Units and Diesel Electric Multiple Units.
By Bradley BosireA trip from Nairobi to Nyahururu is priced at Sh1,300 in First Class and Sh600 in Economy. Nairobi to Gilgil passengers will pay Sh960 and Sh450 respectively, while Nairobi to Ol Kalou is set at Sh1,160 and Sh550.
By Bradley BosireThe corporation said the structures were erected unlawfully on railway property and dismissed claims circulating online, maintaining it has followed due legal process while reclaiming railway reserve land across the country.
By Chrispho OwuorKenya Railways Managing Director said the focus on regional railway integration comes at a time when East African countries are working under shared economic frameworks aimed at improving trade and movement within the region.
By Chrispho OwuorThe Mombasa–Naivasha route has been treated differently, with Kenya Railways setting a flat rate of $600 (Sh77,550) for a 20-foot container and $700 (Sh90,475) for a 40-foot container.
By Maureen KinyanjuiTotal operating revenue grew 18.6% to Sh30.52 billion, yet the company’s net loss widened 1.7% to Sh28.17 billion amid rising loan interest and default penalties.
By Chrispho OwuorIn the previous budget released in June last year, the government had allocated Sh2.3 billion for a unified security system covering SGR Phase 1 and Phase 2A. The system was intended to strengthen monitoring along the busy rail corridor that stretches across several counties.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe agency said the closure will be in effect on March 1, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., affecting a central stretch of the city’s main thoroughfare.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe SGR Phase 2B line will stretch approximately 264 kilometres, forming a vital connection between the Lake Region and Kenya’s wider railway network.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKenya’s State Department for Transport has reported a Sh37.7 billion funding shortfall in its 2026/27 budget plan, warning MPs this could delay key infrastructure projects and core statutory obligations.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe Uplands–Kijabe–Longonot section is a key freight link connecting the port of Mombasa to Western Kenya and Nyanza, as well as to regional markets in Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThis comes after businesses operating along Douglas Wakihuri Road behind Nyayo Stadium were reduced to rubble in a dawn operation carried out under heavy police guard, cutting off the livelihoods of dozens of youths who depended on the site for daily income.
By Bradley BosireThe addendum was signed by Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga and Yu Xiao Dong, representing China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), the contractor for the project.
By Bradley BosireThe additional train will be in service from Monday, December 8, 2025, through Sunday, January 5, 2026. This period usually records some of the highest passenger movements on the Standard Gauge Railway, with Nairobi and Mombasa being the main points of interest for many travellers.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe project aims to revive passenger and freight services disrupted by 2024 floods and reinforce Kenya’s rail network as a vital, sustainable transport link connecting Central, Western, and regional trade corridors.
By Chrispho OwuorThe ambitious project included the construction of modern passenger stations in Mombasa town and Miritini,
By Brenda SockyKenya Railways also reminded travelers that tickets for the Madaraka Express can be booked through its online platform or by using USSD, both available 24 hours a day.
By Brenda SockyAuditor General Nancy Gathungu warned that continued failure to pay the loan has led to Sh5.3 billion in penalties and Sh28.85 billion in interest.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAuditor General Nancy Gathungu revealed that a total of 529 parcels, spread across Mombasa, Limuru, Nakuru, and Kisumu, have either been grabbed or irregularly allocated without the corporation's consent.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement released on July 15, the corporation detailed two distinct refund procedures based on the status of the ticket held by the passenger at the time of travel.
By Brenda Socky