| Updated Tue, May 30th 2017 at 15:39 GMT +3A section of vandalized SGR at Mariakani along the main Mombasa-Voi line. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]Four suspects are being held in connection with vandalism of the Standard Gauge Railways at Kibanda-Hasara in Kwale County, about 30km west of Mombasa. The suspects include scrap metal dealers who were arrested in Voi Town in possession of materials including metal rails. Vandalism of the rails happened on Friday night less than a week to the launch of the SGR. Government Spokesman Eric Kiraithe has urged leaders not to politicise the project and warned vandalism along the line and grandstanding statements on the basis of the railway line will not be tolerated.

Source: Standard Digital May 30, 2017 12:15 UTC