The Kenya Railways has recently declared a 50 percent increase in fares for passengers traveling on the Nairobi to Mombasa SGR route, effective from January 1, 2024. This fare adjustment also impacts commuters using the Nairobi commuter rail service and the Kisumu and Nanyuki safari trains.
According to a statement released by the Kenya Railways management, passengers journeying from Nairobi to Mombasa will now be charged Sh1,500 for economy class and Sh4,500 for first class, up from the previous rates of Sh1,000 and Sh3,000 respectively. The management clarified that this decision was influenced by changes in the energy and petroleum sector, leading to a significant rise in fuel prices and subsequently affecting the cost of their operations.
Travelers purchasing tickets in advance for the Madaraka Express passenger service will witness the revised fares from today. Here are some of the adjusted fares:
First Class:
- Nairobi to Mariakani (Sh4,310)
- Athi River to Mombasa (Sh4,340)
- Emali to Mombasa (Sh3,350)
- Voi to Mombasa (Sh1,320)
Economy Class:
- Nairobi to Mariakani (Sh1,500)
- Athi River to Mombasa (Sh1,430)
- Emali to Mombasa (Sh1,100)
- Voi to Mombasa (Sh440)
For passengers traveling the Nairobi-Suswa route, the fares are as follows:
- Nairobi to Suswa/Mai Mahiu (Sh250)
- Nairobi to Rongai/Ngong (Sh130)
- Rongai to Ngong (Sh70)
- Rongai to Mai Mahiu and Suswa, Ngong to Mai Mahiu and Suswa, and Mai Mahiu to Suswa (Sh130)
Moreover, children aged between three and 11 traveling with adults will be charged half the price, while those above 11 will be charged the full fare. The Kenya Railways urges all passengers to take note of these changes before planning their journeys.