Kenya's standard gauge railway (SGR) train registered a record increase in passenger traffic and cargo volumes in 2025 as demand soared, the country's statistics bureau said.

Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) carried 2.7 million passengers in 2025, up from 2.4 million in 2024, despite a 50% fare increase introduced in January 2024. Passenger revenue rose to 4.79 billion ...

Freight growth and a recovery in passenger numbers pushed railway earnings higher despite sustained debt servicing pressure.

Containers on board the Standard Guage Railway Freight Train hauling sails along the Mwamdudu fly-over at Miritini headed to the port of Mombasa for export. [Photo by Gideon Maundu/Standard] For ...

Nearly a decade after its launch, the Chinese-built Standard Gauge Railway is revitalizing Kenya's tourism sector, improving ...

Kenya Railways has temporarily rescinded its not-welcomed decision to ban foodstuff and beverages on its trains. The agency had prohibited passengers from bringing food and drinks on board its fast ...

As the Kenyan administration considers extending the SGR to Malaba in order to establish a connection with Uganda, all eyes are currently focused on President William Ruto. As the Kenyan ...

Kenya Railways has announced the resumption of the Kisumu Safari Train service for the 2025 festive season. In a notice, the corporation said that operations are scheduled to run between December 19, ...