Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Stories

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.

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.

Inside proposed law to expand NTSA to regulate other transport modes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 28, 2024

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

State proposes fuel levy hike to bolster road maintenance 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2024

This will mark the first proposed review since 2016.

JKIA runway closed temporarily over undisclosed aircraft incident
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 11, 2024

The incident has reignited a debate on why the country's largest aviation facility has been served by a single runway since its establishment in the 1...

Government to prioritise roads in security-challenged regions, says Murkomen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2024

The CS noted that the vast regions need affirmative action, which are policies and practices aimed at benefiting marginalised parts of the country.

Road accidents menace: Ruto says laxity in law enforcement to blame
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 17, 2024

The president says the laxity has led to impunity, which has contributed to an increase in the high-risk behaviours behind accidents.

State sets May 1 deadline for inspection of school buses
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 10, 2024

CS Murkomen ordered that all school vehicles carrying learners be restricted to operate between 6 am and 7 pm.

Murkomen orders NTSA to clear backlog of digital number plates, licences
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 02, 2024

NTSA had declared April 1 as the deadline for the collection of the new generation number plates, smart driving licenses, and logbooks.

Tens of Kenyans to spend Easter in police custody for flouting traffic rules
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 31, 2024

The majority of those arrested on Sunday, in the joint operation by the NTSA and traffic police, were excess passengers in public service vehicles.

State kicks off national crackdown to curb rising road carnage
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 19, 2024

Road traffic accidents are becoming a major killer in Kenya, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki says, describing the situation as an epidemic.

Chopper which crashed while carrying CS Murkomen involved in two past similar incidents
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 09, 2024

With every incident, the privately owned aircraft underwent repairs and necessary servicing before it was allowed back in the air.

Boost for SGR cargo transport as Kenya receives 50 new wagons
Ibrahim Omar  |  Feb 05, 2024

This is the first time new wagons have been added since the launch of the SGR in May 2017.

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