Background Kenya’s skyline is transforming at an unprecedented pace. In hubs like Nairobi, Mombasa, Kiambu, and Nakuru, the demand for housing has pushed developers to build higher and faster.  While this vertical growth is a sign of economic modernization, a trend recently supported by the courts in cases like Anami & 2 others v CECM...Read More

As the Republic of Kenya navigates the complexities of the 2025/2026 fiscal year, the commercial landscape has undergone a profound transformation, moving decisively away from a “voluntary compliance” ethos toward an era of automated, data-driven enforcement. In this contemporary environment, regulatory adherence is no longer a peripheral administrative task but a core strategic pillar for...Read More

While recognizing the Railway Bill’s potentially pivotal role in transforming the railway transport sector, we at SMC feel that there are certain key issues in the Bill that require reconsideration. 1. Lack of a clear Policy Direction on Private Sector Involvement. The Updated Integrated National Transport Policy of 2024 has references to attracting private sector...Read More

The Kenyan transport sector is currently undergoing visible rapid transformation driven by significant socio-economic and technological advancements. Within the Rail sub-sector, the SGR has become pivotal in freight and passenger movement and a vital link in trade and commerce. On this backdrop, the Government seeks, in accordance with the Updated Integrated National Transport Policy of...Read More