AIG Philip Kipchirchir Tuimur Stories

Senior police officer collapses, dies at home in Nandi County
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 06, 2025

The National Police Service is mourning AIG Philip Kipchirchir Tuimur, who died at home in Nandi, as officers seize illegal motor vehicle number plate...

Senate summons CS Chirchir over 13-year road functions deadlock
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Senators stressed that the devolution of road functions is meant to improve service delivery, not create conflicts between public agencies.

Kenya to raise Sh390 billion bond for Naivasha–Malaba SGR extension
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

This approach is part of a wider strategy to fund infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships and securitisation, amid growing concern...

CS Chirchir grilled over Sh10.52 billion fuel levy funds delay, new securitisation plan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Chirchir confirmed that the Cabinet had approved the additional securitisation to supplement exchequer allocations, noting that the government current...

MPs push back against Sh10 million road fund cut per constituency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, appearing before the National Assembly’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee, defended the pl...

Rironi–Mau Summit Highway to be commissioned in October, says CS Chirchir
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 11, 2025

Once construction begins, the highway is expected to greatly reduce congestion, improve road safety, and boost trade and travel between Nairobi, Naiva...

Kenya to implement instant fines for traffic violations to curb road deaths
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

Chirchir said the new system will use cameras at major junctions to automatically detect offenders and issue fines, cutting down on court backlogs and...

Kenyan medalists to fly business class after outcry over Peres Jepchirchir’s economy ticket
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

The decision comes after long-distance star Peres Jepchirchir, who won gold in the women’s marathon, returned home on an economy ticket, sparking crit...

Kenya rolls out multi-pronged road safety strategy to halve traffic deaths by 2030
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

Completed works include the redesign of the Kibarani/Makupa causeway, traffic separation along the Salgaa-Sachangwan stretch, and new pedestrian bridg...

Counties face huge gaps despite release of Sh3.7 billion roads levy funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir tabled the disbursement details before the National Assembly’s Budget Committee chaired by Alego...

CS Chirchir defends Sh175 billion infrastructure bond, assures it won’t raise public debt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 06, 2025

CS Davis Chirchir explained that the State Department for Roads allocated Sh7 billion from the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) in February 2025 to a...

MPs reject proposal to divert road maintenance funds for administrative use
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 14, 2025

MPs questioned the legality and necessity of allocating 1.5 per cent of the Fund to the State Department of Roads and retaining 10 per cent for “criti...

Government proposes national tolling policy to fund road development
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2025

Chirchir said a public participation exercise was conducted, during which Kenyans demanded accountability and transparency in managing toll revenues,...

KPA’s tariff hike draws uproar ahead of September rollout
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The changes, announced on Thursday, replace the rates set in 2012 for services including marine operations, ship dues, stevedoring, shore handling, wh...

Janet Waiyaki case: Two police officers found guilty of causing grievous harm to driver
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 02, 2025

Milimani Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi ruled that two superior courts having concluded that what transpired on the fateful day was manslaughter; ther...

ARA freezes First Choice Recruitment director Chepchirchir’s assets over Sh1 billion overseas jobs scam
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2025

ARA Acting Director General Mark Ogonji said Chepchirchir and her associates are now prohibited from selling, transferring, or disposing of the listed...

Rironi–Mau Summit Road expansion to start August amid contractor uncertainty
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

CS Davis Chirchir told the Senate on Wednesday that the Public-Private Partnership Directorate is still finalising the procurement process and evaluat...

Senators grill CS Chirchir over stalled road, bridge projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 16, 2025

The senators accused the Ministry of failing to prioritise key infrastructure works, leaving many counties stuck with incomplete projects years after...

Chief Justice Martha Koome, CSs unveil appointees across state agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

In the Judiciary, Chief Justice Koome appointed Dominica Nyambu and Green Odera to serve as Admiralty Marshals, with effect from July 14.

Monaco DL: Kenyan stars shine bright as Wanyonyi, Chepchirchir deliver record performances
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 11, 2025

Kenyan athletes lit up the Monaco Diamond League with a string of standout performances, as Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Nelly Chepchirchir delivered record-...

KEBS eases import rules for older left-hand, special-purpose vehicles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2025

KEBS explained that exceptions will apply for certain units like ambulances, fire trucks, and construction vehicles, provided the importer can justify...

Motorists Association of Kenya decries state plan to inspect private vehicles older than four years
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 24, 2025

According to the Ministry of Transport, the proposal aims to enhance road safety, reduce harmful emissions, and ensure vehicles remain roadworthy.

State proposes mandatory inspections for vehicles older than four years in new rules
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 20, 2025

According to the ministry, the proposed Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2025, are anchored in section 119 (g) of the Traffic Act. They aim t...

CSs announce fresh wave of appointments to state boards and agencies
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 17, 2025

The team’s mandate includes analysing preliminary reports, investigating related safety concerns, and submitting recommendations to improve aviation s...

Chirchir under fire as MPs decry infrastructure budget bias against Northern Region
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

Committee members questioned why the Northern region was largely left out in the budget allocations, despite pressing development needs.

Isiolo Airport incomplete after 14 years, requires additional Sh4.8 billion for full operation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

Although the airport currently allows for non-scheduled flights like helicopters, Chirchir said flooding has damaged parts of the runway, making it un...

Road contractors to resume work after Sh63 billion released to pay pending bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

The issue of unpaid debts has long been a challenge for both local and foreign contractors, with some owed billions of shillings for work completed as...

1,000 alcoblows to be deployed in new anti-drunk driving crackdown - CS Chirchir
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, who visited Kaplong Hospital to condole with victims and families, expressed outrage over the in...

How government plans to use Sh7 per litre of fuel levy to settle Sh175bn in unpaid contractor dues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 05, 2025

The CS added that resolving the outstanding payments would not only stabilise the road construction industry but also address challenges faced by supp...

JKIA set for major overhaul as government unveils service charter
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 17, 2025

The new Service Charter outlines several measures aimed at addressing longstanding service delivery inefficiencies at JKIA, particularly those affecti...

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