The Madaraka Express passenger network operates on Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway between Mombasa, Nairobi and Suswa. Its stations and corridors serve Mombasa, Nairobi, Ongata Rongai, Ngong, Maai Mahiu and Suswa, alongside intermediate stations on the coastal route. ← View all Kenya Train Routes, Stations and Railway Guides Network overview Network detail Information Operator Kenya Railways … Read more
The Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project is intended to modernise commuter rail along the Nairobi–Thika corridor. The planned network would connect Nairobi Central with communities around Makadara, Dandora, Mwiki, Githurai, Kahawa West, Ruiru and ultimately Thika, creating a higher-capacity public transport alternative to Thika Road. ← View all Kenya Train Routes, Stations and Railway Guides … Read more
The Nairobi Central–Embakasi Village commuter train connects Nairobi CBD with Makadara, Donholm, Pipeline and surrounding Embakasi neighbourhoods. Operated as part of the Nairobi Commuter Rail network, it provides an alternative to road travel along some of Eastlands’ busiest transport corridors. ← View all Kenya Train Routes, Stations and Railway Guides Route overview Route detail Information … Read more
NAIROBI — Kenya’s unusually cool and dry weather is offering national and county governments a narrow opportunity to strengthen flood preparedness before forecasters expect wetter conditions to return later this year. Regional climate experts say most parts of the country are likely to remain drier than normal through September. However, climate models monitored by the … Read more
On most mornings in Nairobi, the first decision commuters make isn’t whether to take a matatu—it’s whether they can afford today’s fare. A journey from South C to the Central Business District (CBD) may cost one amount on a calm morning, only to increase dramatically when rain begins to fall or traffic grinds to a … Read more
By Metros Reporter Senior officials from the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and the Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA) have inspected ongoing works on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 2 project, a major transport initiative expected to reshape commuting across Nairobi and parts of Kiambu County. According to StreamlineFeed.co.ke, the weekend inspection focused … Read more
From July 1, 2026, all vehicles older than four years in Kenya will undergo mandatory annual inspections under new rules by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). On paper, it is a road safety measure. In practice, it adds another recurring cost layer on private motorists in an already expensive mobility system. The inspection … Read more
Electric mobility company Spiro has secured a $215 million (approximately Sh27.8 billion) equity investment to expand its electric vehicle operations and battery-swapping infrastructure across Africa. The funding round attracted major institutional investors, including Impact Fund Denmark and Equitane, marking one of the largest recent investments in Africa’s growing electric mobility sector. What the Investment Will … Read more
Tanzania has announced a major $985 million budget for the Ministry of Works for the 2026/27 financial year as the country moves to improve transport, reduce congestion and strengthen links with neighbouring countries across East and Southern Africa. The budget was presented in Parliament by Minister for Works Abdallah Hamis Ulega, who said the government … Read more
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced a new traffic enforcement framework that will allow motorists to settle certain minor traffic offences without appearing in court. The new system, which takes effect on June 1, 2026, will be implemented jointly by NTSA, the National Police Service (NPS), the Office of the Director of … Read more