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China's envoy to Kenya sidesteps SGR contracts saga

Ambassador Zhou pushes back against allegations that China is a predatory lender, insists SGR deal was above board.

By Mwangi Maina 9 days ago

China's envoy to Kenya sidesteps SGR contracts saga

South Sudan suspends Nairobi Freight Terminal deal over costs

South Sudan suspends Nairobi Freight Terminal deal over costs

By Benard Sanga 17 days ago

President Uhuru: DP William Ruto is a liar

President Uhuru: DP William Ruto is a liar

By David Njaaga 22 days ago

SGR loan repayments leave Sh27b dent in forex reserves

SGR loan repayments leave Sh27b dent in forex reserves

By Dominic Omondi 22 days ago

IMF loans Kenya Sh28 billion as SGR debt repayments fall due

It comes at a time Kenya is grappling with many challenges, including maturing debts and the spillover effects of the Ukrainian war.

By Dominic Omondi 29 days ago

IMF loans Kenya Sh28 billion as SGR debt repayments fall due

William Ruto to revert port operations to Mombasa, cut off Nairobi 'cartels'

DP Ruto says SGR was a noble project but it has been captured by city cartels. He promises to establish a leather and textile industry in Naivasha to increase train cargo transported for export.

By Jacob Ng’etich 1 month ago

William Ruto to revert port operations to Mombasa, cut off Nairobi 'cartels'

Kenya to pay China Sh30b for two railway loans this month

Debt repayment will put a dent in the country’s foreign exchange reserves. Loans were procured from China Exim Bank and denominated in dollars.

By Dominic Omondi 1 month ago

Kenya to pay China Sh30b for two railway loans this month

Why Kenya had borrow to repay a Sh17b Chinese loan

The largest portion of Kenya's external restructured debt was Chinese loans. The country was unable to service external loans owing to pandemic shocks.

By Dominic Omondi 1 month ago

Why Kenya had borrow to repay a Sh17b Chinese loan

Fate of Mombasa Port, SGR generates heated talk on campaign trail

While Ruto has promised to immediately revert freight services to Mombasa, Azimio team says he is being populist, claiming he backed their transfer to Nairobi and Naivasha.

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Fate of Mombasa Port, SGR generates heated talk on campaign trail

House of disgrace: 12th Parliament's ignoble surrender to Executive

In a complete departure from his three predecessors, President Uhuru Kenyatta has personally whipped Parliament from State House. Both Houses fought sundry battles for President Kenyatta.

By Special Correspondent 2 months ago

House of disgrace: 12th Parliament's ignoble surrender to Executive

William Ruto, Amason Kingi party candidates collide over SGR

PAA aspirant dismisses promise to return port operations as empty talk to hoodwink voters. UDA’s Omar insisted Kenya Kwanza government would make it happen in 100 days.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

William Ruto, Amason Kingi party candidates collide over SGR

Madaraka Express has made strides in passenger numbers

As of May 20 this year, over 7.71 million passengers have been transported since the launch of the standard gauge railway (SGR) passenger services.

By Virginia Munyao 2 months ago

Madaraka Express has made strides in passenger numbers

State agencies betraying Kenyans by failing to enforce integrity law

Patrick Muinde says institutionalising the right political and economic cost will save Kenyans from disgraceful leadership.

By Patrick Muinde 2 months ago

State agencies betraying Kenyans by failing to enforce integrity law

You're being hypocritical on SGR pledge, Raila tells Ruto

Without mentioning names, Odinga on Saturday, May 14, claimed he knows who played a significant role in slowing down the coast region’s economy.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

You're being hypocritical on SGR pledge, Raila tells Ruto

Why Government has been ordered to make SGR contract public

President Uhuru Kenyatta launching the SGR on May 31, 20217. [Courtesy, Reuters]

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

Why Government has been ordered to make SGR contract public

SGR beats pandemic blues, old railway roars back to life

The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) service has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

SGR beats pandemic blues, old railway roars back to life

How SGR tax saved Kenya from mortgaging Mombasa port

In his recent Budget speech, Treasury CS Ukur Yatani proposed yet another Sh18.5 billion for the development of SGR “to expand railway transport to the rest of the country.”

By Dominic Omondi 4 months ago

How SGR tax saved Kenya from mortgaging Mombasa port

Lasting memories of England's influence; any lessons for us?

More than 127 years since Kenya became a British protectorate, our fascination with the British Isles has been rekindled by Brexit and clever marketing.

By XN Iraki 4 months ago

Lasting memories of England's influence; any lessons for us?

Enter the Chinese dragon with its billions fanning the flames of corruption

Of all President Kenyatta’s flagship projects, it is the SGR that will define his legacy.

By Dominic Omondi 4 months ago

Enter the Chinese dragon with its billions fanning the flames of corruption

SGR funding: It was too good until the Chinese raised the flag

Tagging Raila Odinga along with him, President Uhuru Kenyatta flew to Beijing for more SGR funds but the Chinese played a bit of hardball.

By Dominic Omondi 4 months ago

SGR funding: It was too good until the Chinese raised the flag

‘We demolished homes, dug up graves, but no compensation yet’

The Sh3.5 billion railway line project has seen over 800 families displaced.

By Antony Gitonga 4 months ago

‘We demolished homes, dug up graves, but no compensation yet’

How rail and road network can lift households out of abject poverty

Vision 2030 ‘aspires for a country firmly interconnected through a network of roads, railways, ports, airports, and waterways, and telecommunications.

By Isaac Kalua Green 5 months ago

How rail and road network can lift households out of abject poverty

Kenyan truck companies still in business with entry of SGR

The amount of cargo moved through the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has been on the increase since it started operations in January 2018.

By Macharia Kamau 5 months ago

Kenyan truck companies still in business with entry of SGR

Police launch surveillance centre to monitor vandalism on SGR

The Chinese Government has donated three vehicles to the police team to enhance their operations.

By Pkemoi Ngénoh 5 months ago

Police launch surveillance centre to monitor vandalism on SGR

Mucheru: Why details of some government contracts remain undisclosed

Mucheru said some contracts are signed with confidential clauses, which makes it impossible for the government to share details publicly.

By Betty Njeru 6 months ago

Mucheru: Why details of some government contracts remain undisclosed

Boost for traders as SGR-metre rail start operations

It now takes Sh90,000 per container to transport goods via rail compared to Sh200,000 per container via road.

By Vivianne Wandera 7 months ago

Boost for traders as SGR-metre rail start operations

Kenya has built impressive infrastructure; now we must secure it

All of these involve large overhead capital and lumpy investments whose contribution to the economy cannot be gainsaid.

By Nicholas Mutunga 7 months ago

Kenya has built impressive infrastructure; now we must secure it

‘Reli’ at 100: An anatomy of the Kenyan dream

Why do we think cities are about high-rise buildings? How many parks does Kenya’s newest city, Nakuru, have?

By XN Iraki 7 months ago

‘Reli’ at 100: An anatomy of the Kenyan dream

Kenya Railways drops charges for cargo destined for Uganda

The move is meant to increase cargo ferried through the railway and reduce the time taken to transport goods to neighbouring countries.

By Antony Gitonga 7 months ago

Kenya Railways drops charges for cargo destined for Uganda

China hints at extending SGR to Kisumu, neighbouring states

Section was in the initial project plan but was abandoned largely due to financing issues. Asian nation seeks to link rail to neighbouring countries.

By Dominic Omondi 7 months ago

China hints at extending SGR to Kisumu, neighbouring states

KTDA to transport tea to Mombasa via SGR

The maiden trip from the partnership saw KTDA transport 31 containers of packed tea which translates to 800 tonnes via the SGR.

By Peter Theuri 7 months ago

KTDA to transport tea to Mombasa via SGR

Nairobi train, commuter bus services to resume on Monday

Normal service will resume on January 3, 2022, along Westlands, Yaya Centre and Upper Hill

By Elvince Joshua 7 months ago

Nairobi train, commuter bus services to resume on Monday

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