Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda have officially launched the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Malaba, signalling a significant step towards enhancing regional transport and trade.

• The project is estimated to cost Sh500 billion.
• Key figures involved include President Ruto and President Museveni.
• The initiative aims to replicate the transformative impact of the historic Uganda Railway, but with a focus on empowering local economies and regional trade rather than colonial resource extraction.

The Standard Group has strongly condemned a violent attack on two journalists in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia County, on Friday, March 20, vowing that such intimidation will not silence their reporting.

• Standard Group and MediaMax journalists Gilbert Sitati and George Njoroge were assaulted while on duty.
• The attack occurred over coverage of a controversial "fake ambulance deal."
• The Standard Group CEO cited constitutional articles on freedom of expression and media freedom, demanding swift police action and prosecution.
• The Kenya Editors’ Guild also condemned the incident, warning of potential legal action if authorities fail to act.

Kenya has successfully evacuated 15 nationals from Iran due to rising Middle East tensions. The operation, coordinated by Kenyan diplomatic missions, facilitated their transit through Türkiye.

• 15 Kenyan nationals evacuated from Iran.
• Operation coordinated by Kenya’s diplomatic missions in Ankara and Tehran.
• Evacuees expected to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Sunday, March 22.