Also known as: SGR
Standard Gauge Railway — railway line connecting Mombasa and Nairobi with extensions to Suswa, operating three daily passenger trains and transporting freight including fertiliser.
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… Mudavadi also highlighted infrastructure as a key area of Kenya-China cooperation, citing the planned dualling of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit highway towards Kisumu and Malaba, as well as the proposed extension of the Standard Gauge Railway from Naivasha through Kisumu to Malab …
Kenya’s exports to China surge after zero-tariff dealThe Standard
… velopment of key infrastructure projects, including roads, railways and renewable energy,” he said, adding, “Notably, we appreciate China’s support for the dualling of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit highway towards Kisumu and Malaba, and the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway …
Chinese Embassy hosts national day reception, vows enhanced ties with NairobiCitizen Digital
… to Tanzania By Edward Chweya September 27, 2026 01:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto has revealed that his administration plans to extend the Standard Gauge Railway …
Ruto reveals plan to extend SGR line into TanzaniaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto has announced plans to extend Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network towards Tanzania, saying the proposed connection will strengthen cross-border trade and open up new economic opportunities along the Coast region. …
Ruto unveils plan to extend SGR to TanzaniaCapital News
… He said the government has begun the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway from Narok to Kisumu, and Kisumu to Malaba. …
Ruto: UDA and ODM are partners, not rivalsCapital News
… The shutdown will also affect key institutions and facilities, including the University of Nairobi Main Campus, Kenyatta National Hospital, KEMRI, Coptic Hospital, Daystar University, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the Standard Gauge Railway and the United Nations Environme …
Nairobi Water announces 26-hour shutdown affecting large parts of cityThe Standard
… In Nairobi’s CBD, South B, South C and Airport corridor the areas to be affected are the CBD, areas along Mombasa Road, South B and South C estates including Mater Hospital, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the Standard Gauge Railway. …
Water supply in five constituencies to be interrupted for 26 hoursCapital News
… e must move away from exporting raw and minimally processed commodities,” he said. “We must process more of what we produce, manufacture more of what we consume, and export competitive, finished products.” The Mombasa SEZ will be strategically linked to the Standard Gauge Railway …
Sh12bn Mombasa SEZ to create 10,000 jobs as Kenya targets export-led manufacturingThe Standard
… The 535-acre zone in Jomvu sits near the Port of Mombasa and connects to the Standard Gauge Railway and the Northern Corridor.Its location gives investors access to Kenya and regional markets under the East African Community (EAC) and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa …
Ruto urges Mombasa SEZ developers to build factories, create jobsThe Standard
… e tea sector team to witness the first consignment of fertilisers for small-scale tea farmers, which are close to 99,000 metric tonnes which have arrived early enough,” he stated.The fertiliser is being transported from the Port of Mombasa to Nairobi by the Standard Gauge Railway …
99,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser for smallholder tea farmers arrive in MombasaKenya's avocado oil exports to China have surged by 700 per cent and coffee exports have nearly doubled following the implementation of a zero-tariff trade deal in May 2026. Exports of aquatic products, including sea cucumbers, have also increased by 350 per cent by the end of August.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's avocado oil exports to China have surged by 700 per cent and coffee exports have nearly doubled following the implementation of a zero-tariff trade deal in May 2026. Exports of aquatic products, including sea cucumbers, have also increased by 350 per cent by the end of August.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China's Ambassador to Nairobi said Kenya and China continue to advance friendship through implementing common understandings, with China granting zero-tariff treatment and supporting Kenya's sovereignty without interfering in internal affairs.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto said his administration plans to extend the Standard Gauge Railway line into Tanzania to boost economic activities between the two countries, with KSh.5 billion allocated for the project and planned stations in Mwatate, Bura, Mwakitau and Taveta.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced plans to extend Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway toward Tanzania, with Sh5 billion allocated for a railway link from Voi. The proposed line will pass through Taita Taveta County with planned stations at Mwatate, Bura, Mwakitau, and Taveta before crossing into Tanzania.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto told a church congregation in Kisumu that the United Democratic Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement are not competitors but partners working together under the Broad-Based Government framework to transform the country.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company will shut down the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant from 6am Friday to 8am Saturday, September 12, for emergency repairs along the Sasumua-Kabete pipeline. The shutdown will affect water supply across large parts of Nairobi, including residential estates, hospitals, learning institutions, the CBD, and parts of the airport corridor.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company will shut down the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant on September 11–12 for emergency repairs on the Sasumua–Kabete pipeline, affecting water supply in Dagoretti, Westlands, Starehe, Kibra and Lang'ata constituencies. The company advises customers to store adequate water in advance.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has signed a tripartite agreement to develop a Sh12 billion Special Economic Zone in Mombasa's first phase expected to create 10,000 jobs and transform the coastal city into a manufacturing and export hub. The 535-acre project is designed to attract industries in manufacturing, processing, assembly and value addition to shift Kenya towards an export-oriented economy.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has challenged developers of the Mombasa Special Economic Zone to move beyond agreements to building factories, creating jobs, and producing goods. Ruto said the zone must help Kenya stop exporting raw materials and importing finished products at higher prices, and described the zone as a step towards transforming Mombasa into a manufacturing, processing and logistics hub.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
About 99,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser have arrived at Mombasa port for smallholder tea farmers, expected to benefit around 800,000 farmers across the country. The consignment is the first of three shipments arriving this month and will be transported via the Standard Gauge Railway to Nairobi before distribution to tea factories and farmers.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Masika Wetangula has called on opposition leaders to keep off the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and allow it to independently organise the 2027 General Election, saying the IEBC had demonstrated its ability to conduct credible elections, including the recent Ollau by-election. He also urged opposition leaders to stop using abusive language against the electoral body and defended President William Ruto's development record.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Long travel—whether by bus, train, plane, or car—can leave travellers stiff, tired, dehydrated, or nauseated due to prolonged sitting, cramped conditions, and disrupted eating patterns. Preparing your body for the trip can make a significant difference to how you arrive.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court in Mombasa has ordered logistics firm Schenker Limited to pay its former Branch Manager Larissa Hart Sh5.895,832 over constructive dismissal, following alleged humiliation, hostility and mistreatment by the company's Managing Director that led to her resignation in 2017.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned that frequent changes to government policies could undermine Kenya's development, urging the country to shield long-term programmes from political interference and focus on building a sustainable national agenda. He cited economic stabilisation under President William Ruto's administration, including inflation below six per cent, $3.2 billion in foreign direct investment last year, and a reduction in the Central Bank lending rate to commercial banks from 13.5 per cent to 8.75 per cent.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway has operated safely for 3,349 consecutive days as of July 2026, transforming travel between Mombasa and Nairobi while expanding to Suswa and operating three pairs of daily passenger trains.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned opposition leaders seeking the presidency in 2027 that rallies and slogans alone will not deliver the presidency, saying contenders must demonstrate credible policies, a clear national agenda and a track record to convince voters. He argued the contest will be determined by national numbers rather than popularity in a handful of regions.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Power announced a widespread power outage affecting customers in Nairobi, the Coast region, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift following a disruption to electricity supply on Wednesday night. The utility said technical teams were working to restore supply to the affected areas.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Railway Allied Workers Union has threatened industrial action to paralyse train services, including the Standard Gauge Railway, unless Kenya Railways addresses years of poor pay, deteriorating working conditions, and labour grievances. Union Secretary General Erick Tirop accused the Managing Director of neglecting employee welfare while prioritising infrastructure development.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto assured Kenyans that the country will remain peaceful during the 2027 General Election campaigns, saying the government will not allow violence, criminal gangs, or destruction of property to undermine national stability. His remarks come as political temperatures rise with both the Kenya Kwanza administration and opposition coalitions intensifying grassroots mobilization.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula campaigned in Bungoma County for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, citing Kenya Kwanza administration achievements in infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture, including the revival of Nzoia and Mumias sugar factories and settlement of terminal dues owed to former Pan Paper workers.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has raised Sh350 billion for the proposed National Infrastructure Fund within three months, marking the first milestone in President Ruto's strategy to finance Kenya's infrastructure without relying solely on public debt. The fund aims to grow to Sh5 trillion and finance projects including clean energy production, dam construction, road development, and expansion of the Standard Gauge Railway and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has claimed that political leadership uses public borrowing to drain resources, noting that the country's debt has risen from Sh1.77 trillion in 2013 to nearly Sh13 trillion. He said the debt, which he described as mostly "odious debt," has crowded out private businesses from credit markets.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, campaigned in Vihiga County urging residents to support President William Ruto's re-election, arguing that the Western region would continue benefiting from government development programmes including road construction, affordable housing, and Standard Gauge Railway extension if Ruto secures a second term.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged young people in Western Kenya to support President William Ruto in 2027, while hinting at his own political ambitions beyond that election and suggesting the region should position itself for the presidency in 2032. Wetangula emphasized the need to build strong national alliances with other regions to strengthen Western Kenya's influence in national politics.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto said the Government is implementing transformative projects at the Coast to ensure equitable distribution of development programmes and address historical inequities. He cited investments in roads, electricity, special economic zones, fishing infrastructure including five fish landing sites, and 272 fishing boats, along with expanded port operations.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto announced that the government will begin subsidising seeds from the next financial year to boost agricultural production and food security, complementing the existing fertiliser subsidy programme. He also announced plans to establish a Level Six hospital in Bungoma County to provide specialised healthcare services and reduce pressure on Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is investigating the whereabouts of more than 27,000 metric tonnes of imported sugar deemed unfit for human consumption, which was imported by Mombasa Sugar Refinery Limited. Officials from the Kenya Sugar Board told lawmakers the consignment was secured in a customs bonded warehouse at the Port of Mombasa and was never diverted into the local market.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
Parliament recently enacted the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Act, targeting a minimum mobilisation of Sh5 trillion over the next decade by leveraging domestic capital and public-private partnerships instead of foreign commercial debt. If well managed, the fund could attract both local and international private investment and open partnerships with Sovereign Wealth Funds to accelerate infrastructure project completion.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that African countries' adoption of China's renminbi is rooted in cost management and efficiency rather than geopolitics. Kenya's conversion of three dollar-denominated Chinese loans into RMB in October 2025 was intended to reduce interest costs, and similar moves in Zambia reflect commercial realities of the mining sector.
8 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's 2026 Economic Survey reports inflation fell to 4.1 per cent in 2025 from 7.1 per cent in 2023, though GDP growth lagged most East African peers except Somalia and DR Congo. An opinion piece questions whether the data adequately captures citizen sentiment about the economy and attributes inflation decline to factors including exchange-rate stability and reduced demand.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →