Road Levy,Road Maintenance Levy Fund Stories

Road Maintenance Levy Fund: Counties score big as Treasury disburses Sh3.6 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

The funds, released on June 30, represent 35 per cent of the total Sh10.52 billion allocation owed to counties.

KAA urges early travel as Nairobi Marathon shuts down key routes
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 05, 2025

KAA urged passengers to make early travel arrangements and consider alternative routes to avoid missing flights.

Oil tanker overturns on Southern Bypass, section temporarily closed
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 05, 2025

KeNHA said the closure was necessary to allow emergency crews to respond to the accident and clear the resulting oil spillage from the road.

Nairobi Expressway, Waiyaki Way among major roads to close from Saturday for city marathon
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 04, 2025

With over 15,000 runners expected to participate, traffic disruptions will begin at 10 pm on Saturday, July 5, and continue until 2 pm on Sunday.

Eastleigh traders urge City Hall to address street vendor clashes, poor roads, waste crisis
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 04, 2025

Street interviews conducted along Third to Seventh streets revealed growing frustration and a sense of helplessness among traders.

37 killed in grisly Tanzania road crash
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 29, 2025

Reports indicate that the incident occurred on the Moshi-Tanga Highway when the driver of a bus lost control after one of its tires burst, resulting i...

Mogadishu mayor launches reconstruction of Zoobe Road to restore key infrastructure after floods
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 29, 2025

Zoobe Road was among the hardest hit by recent storms that swept through Mogadishu, killing nearly 10 people and causing extensive damage to roads and...

KeNHA closes sections of Waiyaki Way, Mombasa Road for roadworks
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 28, 2025

The affected area lies at the intersection of Waiyaki Way (A8), the Southern Bypass, and the Western Bypass. The closure is intended to enable reconst...

Kenya's Road Levy hits Sh90.5 billion, fueled by controversial tax hike
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2025

Official data shows this is a rise of Sh29.3 billion compared to Sh61.18 billion raised in the same period the previous year.

MCK condemns Communications Authority's broadcast ban, calls for immediate restoration of TV signals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2025

MCK CEO David Omwoyo described the directive as an “unwarranted overreach” and praised broadcasters for upholding the 2025 Code of Conduct for Media P...

CBD vehicle ban sparks outcry from Motorists Association of Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 25, 2025

The security clampdown comes as Kenyans commemorate the Gen Z protests of July 25, 2024, which were marked by the unprecedented storming of Parliament...

Court lifts block on Sh98 billion Kotulo-Modogashe road project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 25, 2025

The Environment and Land Court ruled that the planned road, which runs from Isiolo to Mandera serves a broader public interest and should not be stall...

Government contractors, suppliers risk ban if not registered on e-procurement portal by July 1
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

KURA stated that the directive is in line with a presidential order and supports ongoing public finance management reforms aimed at digitising and str...

What I learnt from joining hundreds at International Yoga Day celebration in Nairobi
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 21, 2025

At exactly 7:45 am, the programme commenced with welcome remarks and a brief but insightful history of yoga. One speaker explained that yoga derives f...

State unveils stringent new traffic law proposals as Alcoblow set for return on Kenyan roads
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

If adopted, the rules will reintroduce alcohol testing using approved breathalysers, blood and urine samples, an approach meant to enforce clear alcoh...

Controversial televangelist Gilbert Deya of ‘miracle babies’ saga dies in Kisumu road crash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 17, 2025

Nyanza Traffic Commander Peter Maina said the Toyota Noah Deya was driving, heading from Kisian towards Bondo, lost control and rammed into an oncomin...

MPs demand swift action on stalled Jomvu link road project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 17, 2025

The MPs expressed frustration over the prolonged delay, attributing it to a contractor who abandoned the site, citing delayed government payments.

Construction of Keroe Street begins, sparking hope for safer, accessible roads in California, Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 16, 2025

Contractor Ibrahim Hamza said despite initial challenges from years of neglect, construction on Keroe Street is progressing well and is expected to be...

Nairobi MCA proposes renaming Juja Road in honour of legendary broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

The motion sponsored by Kiamaiko Member of County Assembly, Joseph Ndung’u, seeks to have the road renamed ‘Leonard Mambo Mbotela Road’ as a permanent...

Parliament, TSC, Education and Roads departments faulted for delayed billion-shilling projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

The Controller of Budget has criticised the slow pace of implementation, warning that critical services risk being undermined due to prolonged project...

Compensation gaps, court cases derail Mombasa-Kwa Jomvu road project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2025

During an inspection visit to Mombasa, the committee learned that two court cases and a lack of funds have disrupted progress on the 11.9km project, j...

Govt raises road budget to Sh217 billion as power sector sees cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday announced Sh217.3 billion for road development and maintenance, up from Sh193.4 billion last year. H...

‘It’s safe’: Rwanda dismisses security concerns ahead of historic cycling championships in Kigali
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 10, 2025

Speaking in Glasgow, Scotland, after the final stage of the Tour of Britain Women, FERWACY President Samson Ndayishimiye reassured the global cycling...

Two injured as Super Metro bus collides with lorry on Juja Road
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

The operator reaffirmed its commitment to passenger safety. "We maintain the highest standards of transport responsibility, prioritising the safety an...

Five tourists killed in road accident on Ol Jororok–Nakuru road
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 09, 2025

Reports indicate that the vehicle, which was ferrying 28 tourists, three local guides and a driver, was en route to the Panari Resort in Nyahururu whe...

Police officer charged over death of British national hit by vehicle in Ruto’s motorcade
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 05, 2025

The prosecution said the vehicle struck a pedestrian, identified as 79-year-old British national Edgar Charles Frederick Riches, who succumbed to his...

Treasury to securitise half of road levy to unlock funds for stalled projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 04, 2025

Wajir East MP Aden Daud questioned the rationale behind raising the levy beyond the initial Sh7 approved by Parliament.

MUHURI pursues justice for families of two killed in Lamu crash involving KDF vehicle
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 01, 2025

MUHURI's Auma cited gaps in the ongoing investigations by the security agencies, adding that police have not fully involved the aggrieved families in...

Ruto’s government faces backlash as most Kenyans say they’re worse off than in 2022
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2025

The poll, released on Wednesday, paints a grim picture of the national mood, showing that across all nine of Kenya’s regions, overwhelming majorities...

Most Kenyans expect Raila to run for President in 2027 - TIFA poll
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The findings come amid growing uncertainty over Raila's political future after joining forces with President William Ruto in forming the broad-based g...

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