Kenya Railways Suspends Commutter Train Services To and From Nairobi CBD

The Kenya Railways Service has suspended commuter train services in major areas in Nairobi, Kiambu, and Machakos counties. 

In a statement on Tuesday, the Corporation Managing Director Philip Mainga said the suspension will affect routes in the Nairobi Commuter Rail Service trains serving between Nairobi Central Station and Lukenya, Syokimau, Embakasi Village, Ruiru, Kahawa West, and Limuru. 

The corporation at the same time suspended the Commuter Passenger Service between Nairobi Terminus and Ngong Station.

"This is a precautionary measure arising from recent incidents where our stations were vandalised and trains stoned, putting passengers' lives at great risk," the statement Mainga read in part.

"We will advise you once normal services resume and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused."

The corporation said the move was necessitated by its commitment to ensuring that its customers are safe.

The suspension comes even as the Azimio La Umoja gears itself for mass protests countrywide.

The opposition is expected to lead mass protests in Nairobi in a show of revolt against President William Ruto's regime.

The Railway service is one of the major affected during the demos as some protesters often uproot the railway line.

It can also contribute to the protests as most demonstrators use it while trying to access the CBD which has been cordoned off for protests.