Road Maintenance Levy Fund Stories

Sh50.5 billion in limbo as Senate, National Assembly fail to agree on county funds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

With the financial year fast approaching its end, county governments remain in limbo, uncertain whether they will receive the much-needed funds to sup...

Government to implement road tolling policy amid public concerns
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 27, 2025

The Ministry of Roads and Transport confirmed that toll charges will be structured to ensure affordability and that revenues collected will be reinves...

Super Metro terms NTSA claims that led to licence suspension outdated and misleading
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

NTSA has now been urged to reassess its compliance status and lift the suspension to avoid further economic disruptions.

DCI arrests two suspects caught on video robbing people during Ruto's Nairobi tour
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 19, 2025

Two mobile phones recovered from the two suspects will be forwarded to the DCI Cybercrime Unit for analysis.

Key infrastructure projects in counties stall as governors, MPs clash over Sh10.5bn roads levy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 18, 2025

The dispute has continued to affect service delivery in counties, with key infrastructure projects stalled due to delayed disbursement of funds.

Delayed payments cost government Sh24.8 billion in penalties in six months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Nyakang’o called on the National Treasury to align fund disbursements with approved cash flow projections to curb the rising pending bills.

Five days of chaos: How Ruto’s Nairobi tour was marred by crime, disruptions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 16, 2025

The violence peaked with the tragic death of a British national, Charles Frederick, who was allegedly knocked down by Ruto’s motorcade along Ngong Roa...

No survivors as 14 killed after truck hits matatu at Nakuru’s Migaa blackspot
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

According to Police Spokesman Michael Muchiri, all 12 passengers in the matatu and two people from the truck died in the crash.

Senators, governors fight MPs over Sh10.5 billion roads fund
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 12, 2025

Senators have sided with governors in rejecting MPs’ push to manage the fund, insisting that the money should remain under county governments.

Rironi-Mau Summit road upgrade to begin in June, completion set for 2027
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 11, 2025

The road development will significantly improve transport and travel between Nairobi, Nakuru, and Western Kenya, a route that frequently experiences h...

Raila Odinga’s cooperation with Ruto solidifies his role as master of handshakes
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 07, 2025

Odinga’s political opponents have, however, opposed his cooperation moves, terming them selfish.

Governors and MPs locked in bitter battle over Sh10 billion road repairs fund
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 04, 2025

Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkonga insisted that governors will only receive their share of the additional allocation if they withdraw the court case.

Five killed, 49 injured in road accident in Dodoma
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 04, 2025

Amo said that the bus, with registration number T405 BYS and driven by Swalehe Mnyapi, attempted to overtake the truck, which had the registration num...

Waititu to remain in jail as court rejects bail request in Sh588 million graft case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

Waititu, who had cited health concerns as one of the reasons for seeking bail, had argued that his medical condition required urgent and constant atte...

Kenya to audit six major highways to identify road crash blackspots
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

The study will involve gathering crash data recorded on these roads over the past five years, conducting in-depth investigations, and analysing the im...

Governors lock horns with MPs over Road Maintenance Fund
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 27, 2025

The county bosses insisted that they should get the lion's share of the fund because the responsibility of constructing and maintaining the majority o...

Ruto, Raila pact raises 2027 presidential contest stakes
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 25, 2025

"As the prime minister has said, there will be wide consultations across the political divide as we work towards the unity of our country and progress...

Aladwa: Edwin Sifuna risks removal from ODM for opposing Raila-Ruto alliance
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 23, 2025

Aladwa alleged that Sifuna is being used by Rigathi Gachagua to undermine ODM’s position and discredit the broad-based government.

Traffic disruptions expected as KURA closes Mlolongo's Quarry Road for 2 months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

The road, which was tarmacked just over five years ago, connects Mombasa Road to Kangundo Road and is a vital route for many in Machakos County.

Ruto receives list of PS candidates amidst looming reshuffle
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

Public Service Commission, under chairman Anthony Muchiri, interviewed 109 applicants in an exercise that ended on January 31, 2024.

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