President William Ruto has approved the construction of new railway stations along the Naivasha-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension, allocating Ksh 250 million for a station in Luanda, Vihiga County.

• Key figure: Ksh 250 million allocated for the new station in Luanda.
• Key person: President William Ruto made the announcement during Labour Day celebrations.
• Notable detail: The move addresses concerns over regional imbalance in the SGR project and ensures inclusivity in infrastructure development across Nyanza and Western Kenya.

Kenya's Ministry of Trade and Investments has temporarily increased the permissible sulphur content in fuel for six months, raising concerns about its effects on vehicles and the environment.

• The sulphur limit for diesel and petrol has been raised to 50 mg/kg, a five-fold increase from the previous 10 mg/kg.
• This decision by the Kenyan government was made due to ongoing supply constraints and aims to reduce fuel prices.
• Higher sulphur levels can damage car engines, degrade catalytic converters leading to increased emissions, and contribute to environmental pollution and health issues.

President William Ruto has announced an extension of the Mau Summit-Malaba expressway, with tenders and construction set to begin before the end of the year.

• The new expressway will feature two corridors: one from Mau Summit through Eldoret and Kakamega to Malaba, and another from Mau Summit through Kericho to Kisumu.
• This project, spearheaded by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), aims to improve connectivity and stimulate economic growth in Western Kenya.
• The government anticipates this initiative will create at least 10,000 jobs and unlock opportunities in trade, tourism, and investment, complementing existing infrastructure upgrades.