Kenya Railways issues 2-week vacation notice to Taita-Taveta residents
The Kenya Railways Corporation has asked residents living along the Voi-Taita Taveta MGR line corridor to vacate voluntarily or face forceful eviction. In a notice shared across their official social media accounts, the entity announced that the move is set to facilitate the rehabilitation of the 127km Voi-Taveta MGR line. “We wish to bring to […]
Kenya Railways introduces Ksh600 Kisumu-Nairobi night train
Kenya Railways Corporation has announced that passengers can now travel at night starting Friday, June 10, 2022. This comes after the entity introduced night trains in a move to ease travel between Nairobi and Kisumu. Through a notice shared via their official Twitter account, Kenya Railways stated that trains will depart every Friday and Sunday […]
Kisumu Court awards Lwang’ni beach evictees
It was a reprieve to two business persons whose premises were demolished on August 8, 2019 at the famous Lwang’ni beach after a Kisumu court ruled in their favour. The two, Amina Achieng and Tilapia Beach Resort Limited had sued the Kenya Ports Authority, Kenya Railways Corporation, the County Government of Kisumu and the Attorney […]
‘You will be jailed for 10 years if you block a train’ – authorities announce
You will be jailed for 10 years if you are found guilty of blocking a train, the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has said. In a statement issued on Thursday, September 23, the corporation said that all those who will be found breaking rail traffic rules will be in for it. “The corporation wishes to advise […]
Kenya Railways halts repairs on Kijabe line after flash floods kill 1 worker, injure 10 others
Kenya Railways MD Philip Mainga says he led a team of engineers to the site to evaluate the extent of the damage.
Four face prosecution over SGR vandalism, says Kenya Railways boss Philip Mainga
Kenya Railways warns against the vandalism of its assets, says such actions put at risk the lives of SGR passengers and staff.
Sh3bn repair works on Nairobi-Nanyuki railway line start
Kenya Railways says the Sh3 billion repair works on Nairobi-Nanyuki railway line will take five months to complete.