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10 Years in Prison For Man Who Vandalized SGR Fencing Post, Jumped Out of Police Car

A court in Mariakani, Kilifi County has sentenced a vandal to 10 years in prison for vandalizing the fencing posts of the Standard Gauge

July 28, 2023

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When Kenya Railways Expects To Take Over SGR Operations From Chinese Company

Kenya Railways says it is on course to fully take over Standard Gauge Railways (SGR) operations from AfriStar, a subsidiary of the China Road

March 16, 2023

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Madaraka Express: Kenya Railways Forced to Add More SGR Coaches

The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has increased the number of coaches plying the Standard Gauge Railway route to and from Mombasa. In a statement

November 8, 2022

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“Lunatic Express” and the “Railway to Nowhere” – The Tragedy of the SGR and the Naivasha Dry Port projects

By Githae Mwangi On 13th September 2022, during his swearing in ceremony, President William Ruto announced he would revert the Mombasa port clearing services

September 27, 2022

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SGR Introduces New Night Train Service, No Word on Curfew Adherence

In what will be seen as a major blow to bus operators, Kenya Railways has introduced a new night service on the SGR from

January 5, 2021

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Kenyans Ridicule Tanzania After They Got an Uglier Locomotive for their Electric SGR

Kenyans and Tanzanians have for many months been engaged in a war of words on social media platforms. The cause of this has been

May 9, 2019

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Apologise to Kenyans or Get the Sack, Ekuru Aukot to Eric Kiraithe

Thirdway Alliance leader Ekuru Aukot has asked the Government Spokesman Eric Kiraithe to apologise to Kenyans over his response to alleged discrimination of SGR workers or face

July 13, 2018

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Stop This ‘Haki Yetu’ Mentality and Improve Your Work Ethic, Gov’t Tells SGR Workers

The government through spokesman Eric Kiraithe has responded to widespread reports of the mistreatment of SGR workers saying Kenyan workers must improve on their

July 12, 2018

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“In My Dream Husband’s Train,” Ray C Praises Uhuru as She Rides in SGR Train (Photos)

Seven months since the launch of the Standard Gauge Railway(SGR), the ambitious Sh327 Billion project is still proving a hit among foreigners visiting the

January 4, 2018

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Passengers Stranded for Hours After Nairobi-bound SGR Train Stalls in Kibwezi

Passengers traveling on the newly launched SGR train service were on Wednesday stranded for hours after an engine stalled in Kibwezi. The train was

July 13, 2017

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Good News: SGR Online Booking Website Launched… Full Details

You cried and they have listened.. well, at least partially. Since the launch of the SGR, Kenyans have continued to demand for an online

June 28, 2017

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SGR Passenger Train Hits and Kills Cow

The brand new SGR train service has experienced its first mishap barely 3 weeks after launch. On Saturday, a passenger train headed to the

June 20, 2017

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Two More Suspected SGR Vandals Charged with Economic Sabotage

Two more suspects have been charged with destruction of the Standard Gauge Railway. The two were charged with economic sabotage, destruction of infrastracture and engaging

June 14, 2017

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Governor Mutua: My SGR Experience from Nairobi to Mombasa was Magical (Photos)

Machakos County Governor Dr. Alfred Mutua on Saturday took a trip on the Standard Gauge Railway from Nairobi to Mombasa. Just like the many

June 13, 2017

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I Took The SGR on Wednesday… This was My Experience

You asked and you will receive. Kenya Railways will on Monday introduce an online platform to buy tickets for the SGR train to and

June 9, 2017

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Fact Check: Was Sh100 Billion Really Stolen in the SGR Project?

It’s political season and yet again, the mainstream media is performing miserably in fact-checking politicians. The biggest topic has been the SGR railway, and

June 7, 2017

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REVEALED: This Man was The Designated Survivor When Uhuru and Ruto Took SGR Train Ride

One of the biggest TV hits these past few months is ABC’s ‘Designated Survivor’. It provides unparalleled insights into the running of the US

June 5, 2017

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Here’s a Simpler Way To Get To Syokimau SGR Terminus from Nairobi CBD

As the days progress, we’re getting more information on the operations of the SGR train. Interest is still quite high and hopefully Kenyans will continue

June 5, 2017

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