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State issues security advisory ahead of holiday festivities, calls for public vigilance
Amina Wako  |  Dec 16, 2024

Specialised police units will intensify patrols around shopping malls, places of worship, and other critical infrastructure in urban areas.

Kenyan truck drivers reject deal, prolonging standoff at South Sudan border
Amina Wako  |  Dec 09, 2024

The impasse, now in its twelfth day, stems from unresolved grievances over extortion, arbitrary arrests, and insecurity faced by drivers along the Jub...

Uber raises minimum fare by 10 per cent after drivers’ strike in July
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 20, 2024

On Monday, the taxi-hailing firm announced that it had decided to increase fare charges across all its models.

How rogue digital taxi drivers are robbing passengers through dirty tricks
Vincent Ombati  |  Aug 17, 2024

Some tamper with car locks, making it impossible for the passengers to alight unless they open the doors for them.

Kilifi County withdraws truck operation restrictions after drivers' strike
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 07, 2024

The decision came after they went on strike on Saturday, causing severe transport disruptions along the Malindi-Garsen Highway.

Uganda slashes out truck drivers' fee for Kenya in new agreement
Barack Oduor  |  May 24, 2024

Following concerns raised by farmers and affected drivers, KNCCI convened a meeting that involved officials from the State Department of Trade in Keny...

Public baraza addresses Eastleigh North insecurity, conflict between hawkers and taxi drivers
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 20, 2024

The conflict began on Friday evening when a dispute over space between hawkers and taxi drivers erupted into violence on Jam Street.

Taxi drivers raise fraud concerns against private firm charging for Certificate of Good Conduct
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 27, 2024

Delays in renewing the Certificate of Good Conduct have seen drivers use the services of a company known as Peleza, but the DCI says it has no partner...

Road carnage: Murkomen orders re-testing of PSV drivers, return of NTSA inspections
Amina Wako  |  Mar 19, 2024

This follows the recent surge in road accidents across the country, claiming numerous lives and causing severe injuries.

Four Kenyan truckers feared dead in South Sudan
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 22, 2024

A shroud of fear and fury hangs over Kenyan families as four truck drivers are feared dead and 64 remain detained in South Sudan under unclear circums...

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