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They have asked the court to dismiss the case with costs, saying it lacks merit and is based on speculation rather than evidence.
The Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS) highlighted unethical practices by a few legal practitioners, including manipulation of service affid...
The petitioners highlighted the collapse of several PSV insurers over the past two decades citing widespread fraud.
Some Saccos are notorious for reckless driving and poor service, while others are praised for discipline, reliability, and professionalism. The Sacco...
Under the current framework, EV operators enjoy special tariffs of Sh8 per kWh during off-peak hours and Sh16 per kWh during peak hours.
National Assembly’s Public Petitions Committee, chaired by Muchangi Karemba, questioned David Sandagi on SASRA’s role in supervising the Sacco since i...
The tragedy comes just a day after six people were killed in another accident along the same highway, when an ambulance from St. Mary’s Elementaita co...
The move, which is part of regulating the Sacco industry, requires that those genuinely engaged in savings and credit business apply to be regulated b...
The suspension has left the company counting heavy financial losses, with officials estimating millions of shillings lost since the shutdown.
Eastleigh is more than just a business hub; it’s a vibrant, living organism where grit, sacrifice, and unshakable dreams drive the lives of everyone f...
Hannington Oloo Ogumbo, Duncan Ochola, Vitalis Owino, and Daniel Ochieng Ojwang are accused of killing Dickson Otieno Ombaka, an employee of the same...
The vehicles will be offered through BasiGo’s Pay-As-You-Drive lease model, designed to ease the cost burden on matatu operators transitioning to elec...
High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye granted conservatory orders in favour of Michael Makubo William, the petitioner who challenged the legality and consti...
According to the draft Nairobi City County Permit to Operate Regulations, 2025, the county official responsible for public transport will decide how m...
The Federation of Public Transport Sector, which brings together all associations within the industry, has blamed the lack of a national transport mas...
In a ruling issued on Monday, the board certified the case as urgent and allowed Super Metro to resume operations immediately while awaiting the full...
Commuters have expressed disgust at the growing problem, with some saying that the situation has become a significant deterrent to using matatus.
Chirchir explained that the classification of vehicles subject to toll fees would be reviewed periodically based on economic factors and technological...
Bars, clubs, and churches that have been notorious for playing loud music will also face stringent action.
The protest was sparked by a decision made by the county government to move hawkers to the backstreets, displacing the matatus that rely on the main t...
This comes after Kenyans online raised concerns about PSVs featured in videos circulating on social media, showing several of them violating traffic r...
Nairobi's hawkers have also been ordered to remove their wares from the streets and lanes by 10 pm daily to make way for cleaning operations by city w...
Also contributing to the crisis is the fact that many buses were already fully booked as learners prepared to resume school for the first term.
The county government's move aims to improve commuter access to the CBD, streamline public transport services, and reduce congestion in Nairobi's busy...
The association has not issued a standard fare for different routes, leaving the final pricing to be determined by individual drivers and touts based...
Traffic jams in Nairobi are now estimated to cost the Kenyan economy Sh100 billion every year, which would translate to about Sh11 million per hour.
The number of accidents has also risen, with 20,369 incidents reported compared to 19,262 in 2023.
Eastleigh is currently attracting large numbers of customers who are shopping in preparation for upcoming festivities next month.
While most bus companies have so far reported lower-than-usual bookings, operators are hopeful that this will pick up from the end of November.
The suspension came after a crackdown on non-compliance with Section 5(1) of the NTSA (Operations of PSVs) Regulations of 2014.
