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Standard Gauge Railway

Also known as: SGR

Standard Gauge Railway — Kenya's railway operating safely for over a decade with routes between Mombasa and Nairobi, currently expanding through Suswa.

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    The leaders also highlighted ongoing development projects under the Kenya Kwanza administration, including the dualling of the Mau Summit–Rironi highway and the planned extension of the Standard Gauge Railway from Naivasha to Malaba.

    Wetang'ula hints at 2032 presidential bid
  3. May 2026
  4. Capital News

    Before 2022, some port operations had been moved from Mombasa and transferred to the Naivasha Internal Container Depot that serves the Standard Gauge Railway.

    Ruto Defends Coast Investment Push During Regional Tour
  5. Citizen Digital

    Wetang’ula further thanked President Ruto for directing that the Kisumu-Malaba section of the Standard Gauge Railway pass through Mianga in Bungoma County.

    Ruto announces seed subsidy plan, Bungoma Level Six hospital
  6. Capital News

    He explained that customs clearance was granted on April 24, 2026, with transportation beginning on May 2 through the Standard Gauge Railway.

    MPs Probe Missing 27,000 Tonnes of Imported Sugar Declared Unfit for Consumption
  7. The Standard

    As the President declared, the fund makes Kenya “the architects of our own future,” aiming to replace costly foreign loans that built projects like the Standard Gauge Railway with a self-sustaining investment vehicle.

    Ambitious NIF can transform our public finance and growth
  8. Capital News

    In October 2025, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi confirmed that the government had converted three dollar-denominated Chinese loans used to finance the Standard Gauge Railway into RMB.

    OPINION: Pragmatism Driving Africa’s Quiet Yuan Shift
  9. The Standard

    In transport and storage, the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is doing better than the old rail.

    Economic Survey 2026 delivered no surprises
  10. The Standard

    He added that the Standard Gauge Railway and the Rironi-Mau Summit road would be extended to Malaba to unlock the region’s economic potential and deepen Kenya’s links to the East African corridor.

    Ruto announces 12 per cent pay rise for Kenyan workers
  11. April 2026
  12. Capital News

    The DP said Kenya looks to engage the private sector in the construction of 28, 000 kilometres of new roads, generation of 10,000mw of electricity, the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway to the Uganda border and the modernizing of the two seaports in Mombasa and Lamu.

    Kindiki Calls on Investors to take Advantage ofInfrastructure Fund for Better Returns
  13. The Standard

    The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) generated Sh21.4 billion in passenger and freight revenue, an 18.6 per cent increase.

    KNBS: Fish, vegetable prices jump by double digits despite easing inflation
Politics

Kindiki urges Kenya to shield development from policy shifts

The News

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

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Kindiki urges Kenya to shield development from policy shifts

    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

Monday 10 August

  1. Standard Gauge Railway delivers decade of safe, reliable service

    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

Sunday 9 August

  1. Mudavadi tells opposition presidency needs policies, not slogans

    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

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Kenya Power reports widespread blackout across Nairobi and Coast

    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

Monday 27 July

  1. Railway workers threaten strike over pay and conditions

    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

Sunday 26 July

  1. Ruto pledges peaceful 2027 elections amid rising political tensions

    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

Sunday 12 July

  1. Wetang'ula urges Western Kenya to back Ruto's 2027 re-election

    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

Saturday 11 July

  1. Government raises Sh350bn for National Infrastructure Fund

    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

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Maraga accuses political elites of stealing through borrowing

    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

Monday 8 June

  1. Wetang'ula urges Western Kenya to back Ruto for development projects

    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

Sunday 7 June

  1. Wetangula hints at 2032 presidential ambitions for Western Kenya

    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

Thursday 21 May

  1. Ruto defends Coast region development push during regional tour

    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

Saturday 16 May

  1. Ruto announces seed subsidy and Bungoma Level Six hospital

    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

Wednesday 13 May

  1. MPs investigate 27,000 tonnes imported sugar's handling

    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

Saturday 9 May

  1. National Infrastructure Fund could revolutionise Kenya's public project financing

    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

Friday 8 May

  1. Africa's growing RMB use driven by financial pragmatism

    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

Sunday 3 May

  1. Economic Survey 2026 shows inflation fall, slower GDP growth

    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

Friday 1 May

  1. Ruto announces 12% general wage rise, 15% for agriculture

    President William Ruto announced a 12 per cent increase in general wages and a 15 per cent increase in agricultural wages during Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County. The announcement comes as the Central Organisation of Trade Unions had requested a 23 per cent wage increment.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Deputy President urges investors into infrastructure fund

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on local and global investors to invest in Kenya's newly formed Infrastructure Fund, which targets crowd-funding over 5 trillion shillings to modernize airports, roads, seaports, and railways over the next 20 years. The fund aims to crowd in 10 dollars of private investment for every one dollar of public investment.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. Fish, vegetable prices jump double digits as inflation eases

    Fish and seafood prices rose 16 per cent and vegetables, tubers and pulses climbed 13.4 per cent in 2025, according to the KNBS 2026 Economic Survey, even as overall inflation eased to 4.1 per cent. The increases squeezed households dependent on these as dietary staples, while other categories like sugar and cereals saw price declines.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 April

  1. Community run raises funds to fence Oloolua Forest

    A 10,000-person community run at Oloolua Forest in Kajiado County on April 25 aims to raise Sh70 million to fence the 680-hectare woodland against land grabbers and encroachment. The forest, which sustains water and livelihoods for more than four million Nairobi residents, has suffered losses to illegal dumping and the Standard Gauge Railway.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

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