Planning to travel upcountry during X-mass, brace for fare hikes of up to 108%
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-10-23 15:26:42

Planning to travel upcountry during X-mass, brace for fare hikes of up to 108%

While most bus companies have so far reported lower-than-usual bookings, operators are hopeful that this will pick up from the end of November.

NTSA orders all car dealers, tow truck owners to revalidate their licenses
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-15 14:42:31

NTSA orders all car dealers, tow truck owners to revalidate their licenses

The revalidation is scheduled to take place from November 11 to November 22, 2024.

Kenya Railways suspends Nairobi commuter train services in observance of Mazingira Day
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-10 10:01:39

Kenya Railways suspends Nairobi commuter train services in observance of Mazingira Day

However, the link train between Nairobi Central Railway Station and Nairobi Terminus will remain operational.

Zambia suspends Kenya Airways flights to Lusaka over landing rights tiff
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-05 13:36:36

Zambia suspends Kenya Airways flights to Lusaka over landing rights tiff

The Zambian government's attempts to resolve the issue through diplomatic channels were unsuccessful.

Chirchir: Kenya ready to shift to electric mobility, cut fossil fuel use
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-04 08:08:54

Chirchir: Kenya ready to shift to electric mobility, cut fossil fuel use

Kenya currently spends $500 million (Sh64.5 billion) a month on petroleum imports.

Boost for Nairobi's commuter rail transport as seven new stations unveiled
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-03 14:30:48

Boost for Nairobi's commuter rail transport as seven new stations unveiled

The newly commissioned stations include Kenyatta University, Kahawa West, Githurai, Mwiki, Dandora, and Mutindwa.

World Bank to fund Nairobi's 58km rail upgrade at Sh65 billion
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-03 09:30:58

World Bank to fund Nairobi's 58km rail upgrade at Sh65 billion

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said the project will enhance the daily experience of commuters, with a target of transporting 100,000 passengers each day.

NTSA urges vehicle owners to pick uncollected number plates and logbooks
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-27 07:04:32

NTSA urges vehicle owners to pick uncollected number plates and logbooks

In August, NTSA had to clarify that the delays were not due to a shortage of number plates as had been widely speculated.

Inside KURA's Sh7.3 billion tender for Outering Road's BRT project
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-24 14:58:24

Inside KURA's Sh7.3 billion tender for Outering Road's BRT project

 A dedicated BRT depot, measuring 1,365 square meters, will be built to support the system's operations, complete with parking facilities, access roads, and necessary fencing.

Chirchir: Fuel levy hike to help manage Sh724 billion road maintenance backlog
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-09-18 18:51:37

Chirchir: Fuel levy hike to help manage Sh724 billion road maintenance backlog

Currently, the government's annual budget for road projects is capped at Sh55 billion.

Digital boda boda riders call for new legislation to regulate sector
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-14 09:51:40

Digital boda boda riders call for new legislation to regulate sector

They are asking for fair pricing, equitable commissions, and fair contract terms.

Chirchir says Kenya declined Adani's request for free land near JKIA
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-13 14:30:32

Chirchir says Kenya declined Adani's request for free land near JKIA

The senators also questioned the selection process for Adani and the lack of transparency about the deal.

KURA to set up Sh7.3bn Bus Rapid Transport line on Outer Ring road
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-11 13:33:17

KURA to set up Sh7.3bn Bus Rapid Transport line on Outer Ring road

The BRT Line 5 will run along Outer Ring Road, from Taj Mall to Allsops, connecting with Thika Road.

LAPSSET countries renew commitment to completing transport corridor projects
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-08-24 14:35:03

LAPSSET countries renew commitment to completing transport corridor projects

Lamu Port has constructed the first four berths, but it needs connecting roads in Ethiopia and from the port itself to remain operational.

New initiative to ease licensing costs for boda boda riders, reduce road fatalities
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-08-23 07:07:29

New initiative to ease licensing costs for boda boda riders, reduce road fatalities

The campaign intends to encourage more boda boda operators to obtain licenses, hence reducing traffic fatalities.

NTSA's new rules on commercial vehicles seek to boost road safety
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-08-04 17:40:30

NTSA's new rules on commercial vehicles seek to boost road safety

Owners must ensure vehicles are in good mechanical condition and must maintain records of this for at least two years

Chirchir decries Sh166B pending bills, Sh1T unfunded commitments in transport docket
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-08-02 17:36:01

Chirchir decries Sh166B pending bills, Sh1T unfunded commitments in transport docket

He, however, stated that his previous docket, the Ministry of Energy, has no pending bills, except for one that is currently under litigation.

Inside proposed law to expand NTSA to regulate other transport modes
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-28 17:15:07

Inside proposed law to expand NTSA to regulate other transport modes

Bill seeks to end the current “fragmented approach” where different regulatory agencies oversee various transport sectors independently.

Kenya fifth in Africa among countries with most road crash deaths
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-23 07:30:10

Kenya fifth in Africa among countries with most road crash deaths

In the first week of July alone, 101 people died in road crashes across the country.

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