A widely circulated post has linked the collapse of Kenya’s first oil refinery and the troubled Rift Valley Railways concession to decisions made during the administrations of former Presidents Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta. The post claims that the Kibaki administration allowed Essar Energy of India to acquire 50% of Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited (KPRL)
Kenya Railways has warned members of the public against vandalising railway property, cautioning that those who endanger passengers could face life imprisonment. According to a notice dated September 5, Kenya Railways said railway vandalism is a criminal offence and urged the public to help protect railway infrastructure and report any cases to the relevant authorities.
Kenya Railways has announced special Madaraka Express train services between Nairobi and Mombasa on August 31 and September 1, 2026, due to increased passenger demand. In a public notice issued on Monday, August 31, Kenya Railways said the special services have been opened for booking, urging its customers to secure their tickets on time. On