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Mombasa rail to improve cargo and commuter transport

President William Ruto commissions the Mombasa Commuter Rail Services, on September 17, 2025. He was accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindki and Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir. [PCS]

Travellers and residents of Mombasa have every reason to smile after the launch of Mombasa Commuter Rail Services (MCRS) which is expected to improve transport within the city’s logistics hubs.

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