Magadi Road Stories

Uganda Law Society condemns killing of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, says East Africa’s rule of law under siege
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 12, 2025

In a statement released on Thursday, ULS President Isaac K. Ssemakadde said Mbobu’s death was “not merely a loss to the legal fraternity but a grievou...

Senior official among those arrested in fatal shooting of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Sep 12, 2025

Investigators recovered a large sum of cash from the homes of those detained, using counting machines to verify the amounts as part of the inquiry con...

Broad-based government gains 7 per cent support but faces rising opposition - TIFA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

While some gains have been achieved, the survey suggests that many Kenyans are increasingly cautious about the coalition’s long-term impact.

New report shows China’s growing reach across 101 countries, Africa key to strategy
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 10, 2025

China's strategy leans more on building ties than on coercion, with the Index showing that countries engaged through partnerships and cultural exchang...

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...

MPs grill PS Isaboke after Sh500 million spent on MyGov advertising in newspapers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

The controversy stems from audit queries in the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending June 2023, which flagged payments made through...

Parliament orders Ministry of Roads to advertise projects only when funds are available
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

During a session on Tuesday, the National Assembly Committee on Implementation criticised the ministry for awarding contracts without securing adequat...

Eastleigh South residents welcome construction of long-awaited Mvuma Nyuki road
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 09, 2025

For years, residents and businesses along this stretch have complained about poor road conditions, which have disrupted movement and caused environmen...

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...

Rwanda set to launch Africa’s first self-flying taxi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2025

The initiative is powered by EHang, a global leader in urban air mobility technology, which has joined forces with CRBC to expand its international fo...

Relief for Eastleigh residents as construction begins on Seventh Street after years of neglect
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 04, 2025

With construction now underway, residents and business operators along Seventh Street are hopeful that the long years of struggle are coming to an end...

Kenyan workers dying abroad are being buried without their families' consent, rights lobby warns
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 01, 2025

According to the International Centre for Policy and Strategy, many workers in the Gulf face exploitation by rogue recruitment agents as well as inact...

Curfew imposed in Mau Narok after deadly clashes in Tipis and Mwisho wa Lami
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 31, 2025

The violence, which continued into Sunday morning, forced the closure of the Nakuru–Narok road after residents blocked it with burning tyres.

Mombasa earns global praise for road safety, bags bronze in BIGRS speed challenge
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 30, 2025

The coastal city stood out for a set of targeted measures, including the strict enforcement of Kenya’s national speed limit, the construction of speed...

Investing in rural roads key to doubling Kenya’s farm output - study
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 30, 2025

The analysis also reveals a notably strong relationship between capital stock and agricultural productivity, a 10 per cent increase in capital stock i...

Motorists association demand urgent action as Gilgil traffic jam enters second day
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 29, 2025

The association also warned that the prolonged congestion is disrupting the movement of vehicles and goods.

Indiscipline to blame for Nairobi–Nakuru Highway gridlock, says KeNHA
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 29, 2025

KeNHA urged motorists to observe lane discipline and avoid overlapping, saying that this will make it impossible to ease the congestion.

Traffic chaos in Mombasa after KeNHA closed Makupa–Changamwe section for road works
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 28, 2025

KeNHA has stationed police officers and marshals at strategic points to guide motorists through diversions until the road reopens.

Kenya to benefit from EU’s Sh2.3 billion internet expansion project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

The support comes under the Africa Broadband Mapping Systems project, which also includes extending the subsea blue cable from Djibouti to Tanzania, i...

Mud from Eastleigh's Second Avenue extension spreads to General Wariungi Street, disrupting movement and businesses
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 25, 2025

The section has now become muddy and waterlogged whenever it rains, leaving both pedestrians and vehicles with limited space to move.

Fifteen injured in Mombasa road crash after PSV collides with cargo truck
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

The crash comes just two days after Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir unveiled a report explaining the spike in road accidents in August 2025...

Poor roads, reckless drivers, unroadworthy vehicles blamed for deadly August crashes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said that although different investigations pointed to varying factors, the three remained the most consist...

Court orders fresh valuation in Thika land dispute between NCBA, State contractor
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 23, 2025

The judge further ordered that an independent, court-approved valuer reassess the current market value of the contested Thika property, which had been...

KeNHA closes Marigat–Loruk Road due to rising Lake Baringo floodwaters
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 22, 2025

Motorists have been warned to avoid the area as the floodwaters continue to threaten travel, with an alternative route now in place to ease movement.

Moja Expressway dismisses fake notice on closure of section of expressway ahead of Gachagua arrival
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 21, 2025

The clarification follows widespread social media claims that the expressway was temporarily closed due to a procession by supporters of former Deputy...

Kenya to roll out national traffic accident database to curb road carnage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

The database will introduce real-time reporting and analysis of crash data, helping authorities to identify high-risk roads and deploy targeted interv...

NTSA to conduct free school bus inspections in new campaign to curb accidents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2025

The initiative is aimed at ensuring the safety of learners by checking the roadworthiness of school transport vehicles before schools reopen for the n...

KeNHA announces two-week closure of section of Mombasa-Nairobi Highway
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 19, 2025

KeNHA said the closure will take effect from Saturday, August 23, 2025, and remain in place until Sunday, September 7, 2025.

‘We are tired’: Eastleigh residents decry bad state of neglected roads amid heavy rains
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 18, 2025

The flooding has disrupted movement for both pedestrians and vehicles. Cars often get stuck or are forced to slow down to navigate through the water,...

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