By all measures, Kenya Railways is writing a new chapter in the country’s transport story, and it’s time we paid attention. This past week, the Parliamentary Committee on Implementation, led by Budalangi MP Hon. Raphael Wanjala, visited the Mombasa Terminus and the freight loading zone at the Port of Mombasa. What they saw wasn’t just steel tracks and coaches.

They witnessed a quiet revolution in motion. From the seamless transportation of freight to the efficient movement of passengers, Kenya Railways is reclaiming its place as the backbone of national mobility.

The reintroduction of premium class services and the unveiling of modern waiting lounges are not just cosmetic upgrades, they speak to a vision that understands comfort, class, and convenience. The committee’s appreciation of this transformation isn’t misplaced.

For years, Kenya’s roads have borne the brunt of an overburdened transport system. The cost? Endless traffic jams, road accidents, and logistics delays that have choked both the economy and the patience of everyday Kenyans. Rail offers relief. It offers reliability.

What’s even more encouraging is the committee’s pledge to advocate for increased government support to Kenya Railways.

That’s a call that must be echoed. If we are serious about decongesting our roads, reducing emissions, and moving towards sustainable transport, then rail must be at the center of that conversation.

Mr. Philip Mainga and his team deserve credit, not just for delivering on infrastructure, but for restoring public confidence in a sector that was once written off. Kenya Railways is not where it used to be.

It’s headed somewhere better, and with the right investment, it might just take us all along.