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Ruto regime returning Kenya back to Nyayo-era - Governor Nyong’o
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 22, 2025

Nyong'o said the ongoing spat between county governments and the national administration over the management of road funds reflects a calculated effor...

Questions arise over unused billions in Road Annuity Fund
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

Roads Principal Secretary Joseph Mbugua told the committee that the law gives the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary powers to declare a surplus and...

Children falling into sewage- Eastleigh residents decry deplorable condition of Seventh Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 17, 2025

Locals report that the road has been in a poor state for an extended period, with the heavy rains only exacerbating the problem by increasing the volu...

MPs demand action as KURA–Kenya Railways dispute stalls Sh892m Likoni Road bridge project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 16, 2025

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris asked why proper consultation wasn’t done at inception, while MP Paul Katana proposed that a variation of...

Tarmacking of Mvuma Nyuki Road spurs economic activity in Eastleigh South
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 14, 2025

The stretch of road running from 17th Street to beyond 19th Street was previously in poor condition, marked by large potholes, heavy dust during dry s...

MPs demand swift completion of Likoni Road bridge in Nairobi which has stalled for 3 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 09, 2025

The delay, according to the committee, stemmed from a change in the bridge’s design, which exceeded the initial estimated cost.

Road contractors to resume work after Sh63 billion released to pay pending bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

The issue of unpaid debts has long been a challenge for both local and foreign contractors, with some owed billions of shillings for work completed as...

Tenth and Eleventh streets in Eastleigh deteriorate despite recent tarmacking
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 06, 2025

A major contributor to this deterioration is the activity of borehole drilling companies operating in the area. These companies frequently dispose of...

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.

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.

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.

Treasury allocates Sh6.98 billion more for infrastructure, reversing previous cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

A major beneficiary of the increased allocation is the World Bank-funded South Sudan Eastern Africa Transport, Trade, and Development Facilitation pro...

Matatus, trucks among vehicles targeted in planned road toll fees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

Chirchir explained that the classification of vehicles subject to toll fees would be reviewed periodically based on economic factors and technological...

Kenyans to pay tolls on major roads as government seeks to raise more infrastructure funding
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The Draft Tolling Policy suggests that roads with additional lanes, enhanced safety features, or facilities improving motorists' experience could also...

Eastleigh's Waudo Street descent into disrepair less than two years after tarmacking
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 29, 2025

Waudo Street which was constructed under Governor Johnson Sakaja, now has multiple potholes and becomes excessively muddy after rains.

Treasury boosts road funding by Sh26.3bn after complaints over poor infrastructure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 28, 2025

The government has tripled funding for road and bridge construction, allocating Sh26.37 billion over the past six months, a 239.32 per cent increase f...

Engineers want Aisha Jumwa's appointment to roads board revoked
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

According to Kiteme, the Act mandates that the non-executive chairperson be appointed from among members nominated by organisations listed in the Firs...

Sh4 billion earmarked for Nairobi roads as Ruto promises to complete stalled projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

The President stressed the importance of Nairobi to Kenya's progress, stating that the city’s development is key to the nation's advancement.

Poor handling of food in roadside eateries raises concerns about foodborne illnesses
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 05, 2025

Food poisoning is becoming an increasing concern in Kenya, largely due to poor food handling in roadside eateries and contaminated water.

Nairobi's Jogoo, Kipande roads among those closed temporarily to fix drainage, potholes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Nairobi has been grappling with deteriorating road conditions characterised by potholes and inadequate drainage systems.

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