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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… 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 ReturnsThe 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 inflationThe Standard
… Oloolua Forest has lost ground to encroachment, illegal dumping and the Standard Gauge Railway's footprint through its sections, leaving conservationists warning the 680-hectare woodland faces irreversible damage without urgent intervention.The response is a Sh70 million fence ar …
Kenyans run to save Oloolua Forest from grabbersKenya'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 →