The Online Kenyan

K

Originally published by Kenyans

📰 Read Full Article

top

April 1, 2026

2h ago

Govt Hands 2 Foreign Companies Ksh700 Billion SGR Extension Tender

Govt Hands 2 Foreign Companies Ksh700 Billion SGR Extension Tender

The construction of the railway line is expected to be completed by June next year, just two months ahead of the country's next general elections in August...

✨ Key Highlights

The Kenyan government has awarded a substantial Ksh700 billion tender for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension to Malaba to two major Chinese infrastructure companies.

The contract is valued at Ksh700 billion (approximately $5.4 billion).
China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) and the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) have been awarded the tender.
This ambitious project aims to replace the century-old 'Lunatic Express' and will be partially funded by taxpayers, with a new financing arrangement lauded as innovative.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Kenyans

📰 Read Full Article

Advertisement

Related News

Fares and Schedules for SGR Trains Ahead of Easter Holiday

Fares and Schedules for SGR Trains Ahead of Easter Holiday

As Kenyans prepare for the Easter holiday, Kenya Railways Corporation has released updated passenger fares and schedules for the Madaraka Express Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) service.

K

📰 Read Full Story

Mystery as Chinese Worker Found Dead Inside Talanta Stadium

Mystery as Chinese Worker Found Dead Inside Talanta Stadium

Police are investigating the sudden death of a Chinese worker found unresponsive at the Talanta Stadium construction site in Jamhuri, Nairobi.

K

📰 Read Full Story

Gikomba Market redevelopment to be completed in six months, Govt assures

Gikomba Market redevelopment to be completed in six months, Govt assures

The Kenyan government has assured that the Gikomba Market redevelopment will be completed within six months, promising phased construction to minimize disruption for traders.

C

Capital Business

📰 Read Full Story

Govt Steps Up Highway Safety With Plan for Roadside Stations Along Major Transport Corridors

Govt Steps Up Highway Safety With Plan for Roadside Stations Along Major Transport Corridors

The Kenyan government is enhancing highway safety by establishing Road Side Stations (RSS) along major transport routes to provide essential rest stops for drivers.

C

📰 Read Full Story

KeNHA to Roll Out Roadside Rest Stations Countrywide in New Measures to Curb Accidents

KeNHA to Roll Out Roadside Rest Stations Countrywide in New Measures to Curb Accidents

Kenya's Transport CS Davis Chirchir has approved the construction of roadside rest stations across the country to improve road safety and reduce fatigue-related accidents.

K

📰 Read Full Story

Advertisement