(Nairobi, Kenya) – Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has expanded specialised services in cancer, renal and cardiac care, showing Kenya’s growing ability to provide advanced medical treatment locally. The development comes as Kenya begins the Beyond 2030 National Conversation at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, bringing togetherContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya is planning a continuous expressway network from Mombasa to the Ugandan border, linking several major road projects into one integrated transport corridor. The plan would connect the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway to the existing Nairobi Expressway, the proposed Rironi-Mau Summit Highway, and the Mau Summit-Eldoret-Malaba road. The aimContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya’s imports from China rose by 34.7% in the first five months of 2026, as key infrastructure projects under President William Ruto’s administration moved into construction or preparation stages. China’s exports to Kenya climbed to KES 336.2 billion between January and May, from KES 249.5 billion inContinue Reading
(Nairobi, Kenya) – Kenyan roads could soon have dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians after the National Assembly approved the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aimed at improving road safety for all users. The bill was passed on Thursday, August 13. It seeks to introduce legal provisions that require roadContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya and Tanzania have restarted efforts to connect their standard gauge railway lines to Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Both countries are looking for new ways to pay for the rail projects because public funds are limited. Kenya began work last month on the section of railway fromContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukrzaliznytsia has returned to its normal operating schedule after mass Russian attacks forced changes to train timetables and ticket sales restrictions. The railway carried a record 104,000 passengers on 9 August. The company announced the figure on Facebook. The first ten days of August tested the enduranceContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukraine and Moldova have agreed a 50 percent discount on transit rail freight for Ukrainian cargo. Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi announced the deal on Telegram. “Following a recent conversation with Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, we reached an agreement on a 50 percent discount on transit railContinue Reading
(LVIV, UKRAINE) – Construction has started on parking areas for lorries near two border crossing points between Ukraine and Poland. Around 500 parking spaces will be built near the Rava-Ruska to Hrebenne and Krakovets to Korczowa crossings. Ukraine’s Ministry of Restoration, Infrastructure and Transport announced the works on Facebook. “InContinue Reading
(NOVOROSSIYSK, RUSSIA) – Two of Russia’s largest grain terminals in the southern port of Novorossiysk have suspended operations following a night attack by Ukrainian drones. Reuters reported the suspension citing four industry sources. Russia is the world’s largest wheat exporter. Most of that export flows through its Black Sea ports,Continue Reading
(LANAUDIÈRE, QUEBEC, CANADA) – A section of Quebec’s Autoroute 40 has been closed westbound near Saint Cuthbert after a cavity was found beneath the road, forcing authorities to divert traffic and prepare a temporary traffic arrangement on the opposite carriageway. The affected section, about 60 kilometres from Montreal, was closedContinue Reading
