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Eastleigh boda boda riders adopt unique reflectors to boost safety, gain customer trust
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 14, 2025

Boda boda riders in Eastleigh, Nairobi, are using numbered reflector vests showing their stages to improve customer safety, traceability and accountab...

President Ruto unveils ‘Magical Kenya Souvenir Passport’ to boost tourism
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 12, 2025

Kenya has launched the Magical Kenya Souvenir Passport and a new ‘Hapa Ni Wapi’ platform to deepen visitor engagement and spur both international and...

Eastleigh bustles with Christmas shoppers as holiday season kicks off early
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 11, 2025

Eastleigh is seeing an early Christmas shopping rush, with thousands of buyers crowding streets and shops, causing heavy traffic but boosting business...

Mombasa cracks down on speeding ahead of festive season as road deaths soar
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 11, 2025

Mombasa County has launched a month-long speeding crackdown on high-risk roads after new data showed rising speeds and persistent fatal crashes, with...

Tukuza Talanta Season 9 kicks off with 165 teams across four sports
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 10, 2025

Tukuza Talanta Season 9 has drawn 165 teams across four sports in Kenya, turning a former neighbourhood event into a key scouting stage for young athl...

Experts urge government to embed health in Northern Corridor infrastructure planning
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 10, 2025

During peak periods, over 3,500 trucks traverse the Northern Corridor daily, carrying goods while workers confront fatigue and other health risks, acc...

Kenyans criticise plan to rename Kipchoge Keino stadium after President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang’s plan to rename Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Kapsabet after President William Ruto has sparked sharp criticism from Kenyans,...

Rwanda Automobile Club joins global motorcycle governing body FIM
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 09, 2025

Rwanda Automobile Club has been admitted to the global motorcycle body FIM, giving Rwanda access to sanctioned events, competitions and technical supp...

Kenya urges stronger regional cooperation as transport corridors fuel disease risks across East Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2025

The Health Ministry is urging stronger regional cooperation to tackle rising disease and safety risks along East Africa’s busiest transport corridors,...

Malindi community turns to sports to shield youth from drug abuse during school break
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 08, 2025

The programme is running weekly sessions at Buntwani Waterfront Park, where children and teenagers are taking part in cycling, skating, beach football...

26 arrested in crackdown on criminal network illegally issuing government documents
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2025

The sting operation revealed that civil servants, local chiefs and middlemen collaborated to bypass procedures and unlawfully provide National Identit...

MPs dismiss claims that foreign firms sideline Kenyan transporters
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 07, 2025

This follows concerns raised by local operators over limited access to contracts and alleged preferential treatment for foreign companies.

Government expands passport services to ease Nyayo House congestion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2025

The Interior Ministry plans new passport application centres in Nairobi and several counties to ease Nyayo House congestion, cut travel distances and...

2025 Classic Safari Rally brings motorsport and economic boost to Kwale County
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 30, 2025

Beyond the competitive aspect, the event draws attention to the hosting region’s infrastructure and potential for investment in tourism-related ventur...

Mombasa sets January deadline for tuk-tuk operators' SACCO registration
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 30, 2025

Mombasa County mandates tuk-tuk operators to register under SACCOs by January 1, 2026, aiming to enhance transport safety and accountability.

Kenya signs Sh24 billion China loan to launch modern intelligent transport system
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 26, 2025

According to a statement from the National Treasury, the ITS project is a key component of Kenya’s integrated transport management framework.

MPs protest delays in 37 sports academy projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

PS Elijah Mwangi revealed that only 15 academies were under active construction, while the rest faced funding gaps, land disputes, and limited contrac...

Youth football comes alive in Eastleigh as Fazam Academy clinches Moi Cup title
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 21, 2025

With more tournaments expected across the December holidays, Fazam Academy’s early performances signal a lively football season for Eastleigh’s youth....

Gor Mahia sweep October awards as coach Akonnor, winger Musa claim league honours
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 21, 2025

The awards, reintroduced by league sponsors for the first time since 2018, aim to recognise outstanding performers while increasing fan engagement and...

Cab fares to rise as government revises digital taxi rates to cushion drivers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Under the revised structure, vehicles with engines up to 1050cc will earn Sh33.1 per kilometre, up from Sh22, while cars with engines from 1051cc to 1...

Mathare United stun Kakamega Homeboyz as Bandari upset Sofapaka
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 15, 2025

In the 53rd minute, John Nyawir drove down the left flank and whipped in a dangerous cross that Kakamega Homeboyz defender Eugene Okoth inadvertently...

Mathare United host Kakamega Homeboyz as week eight fixtures kick off
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 15, 2025

The day’s headline match sees 2008 champions Mathare United host a strong Kakamega Homeboyz side at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

Talanta Sports City Stadium 66 per cent complete, set for opening on February 2026
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

CS Mvurya highlighted that complementary infrastructure works, including rail connectivity, road upgrades, utilities, and other supporting facilities,...

Kenya’s development agenda gets lift with UBA’s Sh19.4 billion infrastructure investment
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 12, 2025

With a Sh19.4 billion pledge, UBA aims to modernise Kenya’s transport, energy, and infrastructure sectors while fostering regional trade and supportin...

KPL introduces cash prices for player and manager of the month
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 12, 2025

The Player of the Month winner will receive Sh50,000, while four players have already been shortlisted. Similarly, four managers are in contention for...

Senate summons CS Chirchir over 13-year road functions deadlock
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Senators stressed that the devolution of road functions is meant to improve service delivery, not create conflicts between public agencies.

Team Kenya heads to Tokyo for 2025 Deaflympics with hopes of record medal haul
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 11, 2025

Fueled by national pride and months of intensive training, Team Kenya is ready to make history at the 100th anniversary of the Deaflympics in Tokyo.

CJ Martha Koome swears in sports disputes tribunal members, calls for fairness and integrity
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 10, 2025

Chief Justice Martha Koome urges newly sworn-in Sports Disputes Tribunal members to deliver fair, independent, and timely justice, boosting transparen...

Gor Mahia humble Police as Shabana end winless run as Homeboyz drop points
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 09, 2025

Gor Mahia rise to the top with a clinical win over Police, Shabana end their five-match drought, while Homeboyz drop crucial points at Bukhungu Stadiu...

FKF women’s league weekend: Bullets dominate, Kayole and Queens share spoils
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 09, 2025

Kenya Police Bullets light up the league with a 9–1 rout, while Vihiga Queens and Ulinzi Starlets maintain unbeaten runs in a tense 1–1 draw.

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