Kenya Railways has suspended the 10pm Madaraka Express passenger train service from Mombasa to Nairobi due to unspecified technical issues. This unforeseen halt prompted significant online criticism, particularly concerning inadequate customer notification and potential links to public protests.

• Kenya Railways announced the suspension of the 10pm Madaraka Express from Mombasa to Nairobi on Sunday evening.
• The suspension was attributed to a technical issue, with Kenya Railways prioritizing passenger safety.
• The decision sparked online backlash from affected passengers, who criticized the late notification and lack of alternative solutions.
• The incident coincided with reports of youth being stopped at Dongo-Kundu bypass near Likoni, Mombasa, from traveling to Nairobi, allegedly due to concerns about their participation in planned Saba Saba protests on Monday, July 7, 2025.
• This is not the first suspension; Kenya Railways also halted commuter services in Nairobi on June 25 amidst protests.