Kenya Railways has issued a public notice warning passengers against an increase in fraudulent train booking schemes targeting customers seeking Madaraka Express Passenger Service tickets. The State corporation cautioned that fraudsters are impersonating Kenya Railways through fake websites, social media pages and individuals, deceiving unsuspecting members of the public into making payments through unauthorized channels.
As more services move online, cybercriminals are using increasingly advanced tactics to target unsuspecting Kenyans through fake websites. From booking SGR tickets and paying traffic fines to applying for jobs and accessing mobile banking services, fraudsters are cloning the websites and social media pages of trusted organizations to steal money and personal information. The latest
Kenya Railways has issued a fresh update on the Nairobi–Gilgil–Ol Kalou–Nyahururu train service ahead of the Ol Kalou By-Election, highlighting the continued operation of passenger and freight services along the reopened railway corridor. In an update issued on July 11, 2026, Kenya Railways said the Gilgil–Ol Kalou–Nyahururu railway line reopened on June 2, 2026, and