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641597852 15488097699Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o.
NEWS

Governor Nyong’o Meets Stakeholders as SGR Line Construction To Malaba Begins In March

Construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Phase 2B and 2C from Naivasha to Kisumu and onward to Malaba is set to begin...

SGR Train
BUSINESS

SGR Hits New Highs as Passenger and Cargo Soar in 2025

Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) recorded its strongest performance in 2025, with both passenger numbers and cargo volumes hitting new highs. The latest...

President William Ruto at a past event
NEWS

Ruto to Commission Mombasa Commuter Rail Linking SGR to CBD

President William Ruto is set to commission the Mombasa Commuter Rail Service on September 17, 2025, marking a major step in efforts to...

the paradox of taxation in Kenya
OPINION

The Paradox of Taxation: Sacrifice Without Value

Kenyans want to pay taxes as long as the services we get are commensurate to the taxes we are paying. We shouldn't normalise...

How to book SGR online
ECONOMY

How to Book SGR and Travel by Train in Kenya

December in Kenya is one of the most magical times of the year and probably the busiest month, fun-filled with glitzy and glam...

he previous administration led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, pictured here with Xi Jinping, cited confidentiality clauses in the agreement, and the possible injuring of relations with China. [Photo/ CGTN]
BUSINESSECONOMY

SGR Contract: 9 Conditions China Set for Ksh437B Loan to Kenya

Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has made public the original contract signed between Kenyan authorities and China for the construction of the Standard...

SGR Schedules to Mombasa
FEATURED ARTICLE

Five-Year Milestone Portends a New Future For SGR

Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger services marked the 5th anniversary by celebrating 7.8 million travellers between Nairobi and Mombasa. The maiden Madaraka...

A photo shared by Muhoozi Kainerugaba of President Uhuru Kenyatta and himself. On Twitter, Kainerugaba enjoys showering his close friends and family with praises. [Photo/ Courtesy]
PERSON OF INTERESTPOLITICS

Why Museveni’s Son Has Kenyans Talking

Uganda's first son, Lt. Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba isn't your typical military leader. While many commanders are averse to social media, he is a...

KTDA sees the partnership with Kenya Railways as an effective way to move large volumes of cargo while also reducing transit times. [Photo/ Courtesy]
BUSINESSECONOMY

SGR Begins Transporting Tea After KTDA, Kenya Railways Strike Deal

A partnership between the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) and the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) came to fruition on January 6, 2022 with...