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He maintained that the logistics sector currently lacks a dominant firm and therefore does not meet the threshold that could justify setting aside any...
MPs warned that the Authority’s under-expenditure had undermined its ability to provide effective services.
KEBS explained that exceptions will apply for certain units like ambulances, fire trucks, and construction vehicles, provided the importer can justify...
According to the Ministry of Transport, the proposal aims to enhance road safety, reduce harmful emissions, and ensure vehicles remain roadworthy.
If adopted, the rules will reintroduce alcohol testing using approved breathalysers, blood and urine samples, an approach meant to enforce clear alcoh...
The Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, chaired by Ndia MP George Kariuki, expressed concern over the allegations, blaming law enf...
The new plates are embedded with electronic chips that store vital information, making it easier for authorities to track and verify public vehicles.
African airlines are likely to make just $1.30 in profit per passenger, much less than the $11.10 (Sh1,433) in North America and $8.90 (Sh1,149) in Eu...
NTSA said some vehicles lack the official operational stickers and other identification marks issued by the authority, making it difficult to enforce...
The allocation includes Sh2.31 billion for establishing an overhaul workshop, Sh2.2 billion for the purchase of locomotive wheelsets, and an additiona...
NTSA Director General George Njao reassured motor vehicle dealers and the public that the plate shortage, which had been affecting the industry for se...
The National Transport and Safety Authority reports that over two million licensed boda boda riders are active across Kenya, with each rider earning a...
According to Wetang’ula, the Speaker of the Senate formally requested the withdrawal of the Bill in a letter dated March 7, 2025, citing feedback from...
The matter was raised during a debate in the National Assembly, where several MPs shared personal experiences and concerns about the safety risks pose...
Although the number shows a slight drop from the 434 deaths recorded during the same period in 2024, pedestrians still represent the largest share of...
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said the ministry will reintroduce breathalysers, also known as alcoblow, as part of the efforts...
Although the airport currently allows for non-scheduled flights like helicopters, Chirchir said flooding has damaged parts of the runway, making it un...
Air pollution is the second leading cause of death worldwide, causing over 1 million premature deaths each year in Africa. Over 30,000 of these deaths...
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...
They said they have decided not to operate both during the day and at night to pressure both security officials and local leaders to ensure all involv...
Through the same Gazette Notice, Ruto revoked the appointment of Timothy Bosire, who had previously been assigned the role.
As Dar es Salaam port strengthens its role as a hub for regional trade, it is expected to become increasingly important in Africa’s economic future.
In a ruling issued on Monday, the board certified the case as urgent and allowed Super Metro to resume operations immediately while awaiting the full...
The locations identified for the hubs include Narok, Bomet, Sotik or Kericho, Nyamira, Kisumu, Luanda or Vihiga, and Kakamega or Mumias.
NTSA has now been urged to reassess its compliance status and lift the suspension to avoid further economic disruptions.
Notably, core inflation, which measures the cost of living excluding volatile components like food and energy prices from the overall Consumer Price I...
Experts note that the investment slowdown over the past decade has been driven by reduced demand for transport equipment, machinery, and ICT equipment...
The new rules, which have sparked a rush among waste management companies to redesign their transport vehicles, aim to address longstanding issues wit...
MPs expressed concern that neighbouring countries, including Tanzania and Uganda, are reviving their airlines, further increasing competition.
Chirchir explained that the classification of vehicles subject to toll fees would be reviewed periodically based on economic factors and technological...
