Kenya’s Madaraka Express celebrates its 8th anniversary with ambitions to increase both cargo and passenger transport volumes, crucial for economic growth.

• Projected cargo volumes on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) are set to rise by 30 percent to reach 7 million tonnes by 2025.
• Philip Mainga, managing director of Kenya Railways, emphasized the SGR's role in reducing road congestion and boosting sectors like agriculture and manufacturing.
• Guo Haiyan, the Chinese Ambassador, acknowledged the SGR as vital to China–Kenya cooperation and its alignment with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

SEACOM has appointed Kevin Kaburu as Managing Director for its Digital Infrastructure division in East Africa and the Middle East, effective June 1, 2025.

• Kevin Kaburu has over 15 years of experience in the telecommunications sector.
• The announcement was made by SEACOM's CEO Alpheus Mangale.
• SEACOM aims to expand its connectivity offerings as part of a dual strategy in infrastructure and services.

Konza Technopolis in Kenya has launched a cutting-edge $8 million pneumatic waste collection system by Envac, aimed at enhancing its sustainability initiatives.

• 30,000 residents will benefit, with the capacity to manage up to 40 tons of waste daily.
• John Paul Okwiri, CEO of Konza, highlighted the system's promotion of eco-conscious living.
• The system includes 100 disposal points and a 15-kilometer underground pipe network, utilizing sensor-triggered valves for automated collection.