Tag: Commuter Rail
NTSA Warns Pedestrians Against Phone Use While Crossing Roads Amid Rising Fatalities
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has renewed its appeal to pedestrians to avoid using mobile phones or...
National Government, Nairobi County step up plans to fast-track Nairobi Metro rail project
By Metros ReporterThe Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMRTS) has taken another major step forward after senior officials...
Nairobi’s underground railway will mark the end for diesel matatus—and usher Kenya into a new era of green mobility
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 24 – Every major transport revolution changes far more than the way people travel. It changes...
Kenya’s Electric Bus Revolution Is Gaining Speed, But the Infrastructure Question Remains
Kenya is rapidly embracing electric public transport as operators and Saccos increasingly add electric buses to their fleets. Companies...
Annual Vehicle Inspections Start July 1 — Why It’s Time to Demand Better Public Transport
From July 1, 2026, all vehicles older than four years in Kenya will undergo mandatory annual inspections under new...
Dar-es-salaam Unveils $985 Million Budget to Improve Public Transport and Regional Connectivity
Tanzania has announced a major $985 million budget for the Ministry of Works for the 2026/27 financial year as...
NTSA Introduces New Out-of-Court Traffic Fines System Starting June 1
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced a new traffic enforcement framework that will allow motorists to...
SGR Expansion Restarts After 6 Years: What It Means for Nairobi Commuters
Kenya has officially restarted the expansion of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), reviving a multibillion-shilling infrastructure project that had...
Kenya Railways: SGR and Commuter Rail See Fewer Passengers in 2024 Despite Revenue Gains
In 2024, passenger numbers on Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and commuter rail services declined, primarily due to fare...
