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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...

Kenya Rugby Union releases Safari 7s ticket prices for Nyayo Stadium return
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 18, 2025

In a statement on its official website on Monday, KRU announced that fans will pay Sh300 to watch the tournament’s opening matches on Friday, October...

Boda boda association calls for arrest of suspects in Thika Road vehicle torching
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 17, 2025

The incident, which caused a major traffic snarl-up near the Survey area, drew sharp condemnation from the association, which described the attack as...

NTSA releases list of licensed vehicle body builders and assessors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2025

According to NTSA, vehicle body builders must fully adhere to Kenya Standard KS 372:2019, which stipulates that bus bodies should be safe, durable, an...

Kenya leads in AI innovation, policy development as Africa’s market set to triple by 2030
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 13, 2025

The report emphasises that while AI is driving innovation, growth, and social impact worldwide, Africa is uniquely positioned to unlock its transforma...

Motorists Association cites negligence, corruption for spike in road deaths
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 12, 2025

MAK said the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, together with the police, must be held accountable for the loss of lives, arguing that taxpaye...

Kilifi ramps up beach safety efforts after surge in drowning cases
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 12, 2025

The exercise, organised in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross and other stakeholders, targets families and visitors expected to flock to the beaches...

Kenya records 80 road crash deaths in four days as government launches safety audits
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2025

The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association has called on NTSA, the National Police Service, and KeNHA to fully carry out their duties in ens...

MPs fault top state agencies over weak accountability, stalled reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

DCI Director Amin Mohammed came under heavy criticism after revealing that files relating to a 2017 IEBC procurement case could not be traced and migh...

Kenya pushes for strict pesticide ban across COMESA bloc
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 08, 2025

Kagwe stressed that effective food safety in the region cannot be achieved without a unified regulatory framework.

KAA confirms Moi International Airport's "emergency" was a planned safety drill
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 06, 2025

The drill, which happened on Tuesday, caused panic among some airport users who thought a real emergency was taking place.

New WhatsApp update warns users before joining unknown group chats
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 06, 2025

This update comes as part of WhatsApp’s broader push, in partnership with Meta and OpenAI, to combat scam operations run by organised criminal network...

Sudan’s rebel force has declared a parallel government: What this means for the war
The Conversation  |  Aug 05, 2025

The Rapid Support Forces, originally formed from the Janjaweed militias in 2000s Darfur, later became a powerful state-backed paramilitary group that...

New Bill seeks to give NTSA oversight of road, rail, air and maritime crashes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 05, 2025

The sponsor of the Bill, Limuru MP John Kiragu, argues that integrating all modes under one regulator will eliminate duplication of roles and enable f...

Sh1.8 billion in unlawful eCitizen charges revealed in audit spark concern over government accountability
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 05, 2025

The audit also found a Sh2.57 billion balance in the government’s Settlement Account as of June 30, 2024, which could not be linked to any invoices fr...

NTSA urges motorists to pick up unclaimed logbooks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2025

Motorists only need to carry their national identification card and the previous logbook to collect the new one.

FIA and WRC confirm dates for 2026 Safari Rally
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 31, 2025

WRC Promoter Managing Director Jona Siebel described the 2026 calendar as "a calendar built with purpose," emphasising its thoughtful construction and...

Arab League condemns RSF-linked move to form parallel government
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 31, 2025

Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating conflict since April 15, 2023, when a long-standing power struggle between the country’s two main military fo...

AU slams RSF’s move to form parallel government in Sudan
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 30, 2025

The AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) condemned what it termed "the creation of a so-called parallel government" led by the Sudan Founding Alliance...

Cabinet approves Bill to combat healthcare malpractice, enhance patient safety
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

The Bill introduces a unified quality assurance framework designed to eliminate entrenched fraud, weak oversight and collusion within Kenya’s healthca...

NTSA rolls out new system for compulsory vehicle records update
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

The update tool is part of its wider digital transformation plan to curb fraud, verify vehicle authenticity and improve the accuracy of ownership data...

Sudan calls for end to UN probe on war crimes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 29, 2025

The fact-finding mission, created by the UN Human Rights Council in October 2023, was tasked with investigating alleged war crimes committed by both t...

UN human rights expert visits Port Sudan amid escalating civil war and RSF power move
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 28, 2025

Nouicer's visit aims to assess the human rights situation and engage directly with stakeholders in a nation where governance, the rule of law, and bas...

NTSA urges parents, drivers to prioritise child safety during August school holiday travel
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

The Authority recommended several precautionary measures, including strict adherence to speed limits and designated pick-up and drop-off points.

Somali culture, wildlife and hospitality draw tourists to Garissa’s Bulla Adey village
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 27, 2025

The village, previously untouched by tourism, is now beginning to attract travellers seeking authenticity and willing to brave the area’s harsh weathe...

Senators demand audit of Safaricom, Airtel over claims of data sharing with security agencies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

The legislators are calling for a comprehensive audit of all data access requests made to Safaricom and Airtel Kenya since 2020, including details on...

Boda Boda operators urge Parliament to halt motorcycle regulation Bill, warn of economic fallout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

The Boda boda riders are now calling on legislators to end what they describe as a legislative assault on the working poor and instead initiate inclus...

Safaricom enables direct PayPal withdrawals via M-Pesa app for Kenyan users
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 24, 2025

The move is aimed at supporting Kenya’s fast-growing community of freelancers, remote workers, and digital entrepreneurs, many of whom depend on PayPa...

NTSA dismisses claims of losing control over TIMS amidst audit concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 23, 2025

NTSA responded to media reports citing concerns in the Auditor General’s latest audit that the agency’s staff had restricted access to the Sh186 milli...

Safaricom ordered to pay Sh55 million to 17 ex-employees for unfair dismissal
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 23, 2025

The judge ruled ruled that the employees, all serving as Area Sales Managers, were wrongfully terminated after being blamed for failures in a flawed e...

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