SGR cargo transport Stories

New law requires importers to secure local marine cargo insurance from next month
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 07, 2025

To make the process easier for importers, the Marine Cargo Insurance Certificates will be issued through mobile apps, web portals, or platforms provid...

Eastleigh matatus come to the rescue of stranded passengers travelling to Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 06, 2025

Also contributing to the crisis is the fact that many buses were already fully booked as learners prepared to resume school for the first term.

NTSA sets tough requirements for vehicles transporting children returning to schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

NTSA urged parents and guardians to utilise its free mobile app to verify the essential details of public service vehicles, drivers, and conductors be...

Increased food, power, transport costs push inflation to 3 per cent in December
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 31, 2024

This seasonal spike, along with increases in prices of some food commodities and power, pushed up the country's inflation rate to 3.0 per cent in Dece...

South Korea orders air safety probe after worst crash in country kills 179
Reuters  |  Dec 30, 2024

Choi told a disaster management meeting in Seoul that the top priority for now is identifying the victims, supporting their families and treating the...

NTSA, police summon owners of recklessly driven PSVs captured in viral video
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

The vehicles were captured on video engaging in dangerous driving, with passengers seen hanging out of the windows while the vehicles swerved and over...

Nairobi announces 89 new matatu routes aimed at improving access to CBD
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The county government's move aims to improve commuter access to the CBD, streamline public transport services, and reduce congestion in Nairobi's busy...

High Court halts NTSA directive for dealers to register cars in their possession
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The controversial notice by NTSA instructed motor vehicle dealers to ensure that any unregistered vehicles in their possession are registered.

NTSA registers 4,700 vehicles in a week as deadline for unregistered cars passes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

The agency noted that unregistered vehicles would face strict penalties under the Traffic Act, which forbids driving vehicles without registration or...

Cabinet approves clean Bus Rapid Transit system for Nairobi Metropolitan Area
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 17, 2024

This initiative aims to alleviate congestion and contribute to environmental sustainability with the use of electric buses.

How Sakaja plans to tackle traffic congestion in City with new enforcement unit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 03, 2024

Traffic jams in Nairobi are now estimated to cost the Kenyan economy Sh100 billion every year, which would translate to about Sh11 million per hour.

Phase one of Sh7.18bn Nairobi Intelligent Traffic System to kick off in March 
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

An ITS applies information and communication technologies to manage road transport and infrastructure. It employs intelligent cameras, variable timing...

CS Chirchir defends Adani against claims of graft and  tax evasion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

But Gatanga MP Edward Muriu questioned Adani's compliance with governance standards.

Transport PS faces backlash from MPS over Adani’s JKIA deal responses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2024

Members of the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee accused PS Daghar of providing "Googled" information that failed to address key issues

Planning to travel upcountry during X-mass, brace for fare hikes of up to 108%
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 23, 2024

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
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2024

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
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2024

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
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 05, 2024

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
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

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
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2024

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

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