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NTSA releases list of licensed vehicle body builders and assessors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2025

According to NTSA, vehicle body builders must fully adhere to Kenya Standard KS 372:2019, which stipulates that bus bodies should be safe, durable, an...

NTSA issues safety guidelines ahead of schools reopening
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 15, 2025

The authority called on schools to rely on the list of licensed speed limiter suppliers in Kenya as listed on its website.

WhatsApp rolls out group call scheduling feature for easier planning
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 15, 2025

The new feature is designed to simplify the logistics of gathering multiple people on a call, especially in large groups, community chats, friends in...

Motorists Association cites negligence, corruption for spike in road deaths
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 12, 2025

MAK said the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, together with the police, must be held accountable for the loss of lives, arguing that taxpaye...

Kenya records 80 road crash deaths in four days as government launches safety audits
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2025

The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association has called on NTSA, the National Police Service, and KeNHA to fully carry out their duties in ens...

MPs fault top state agencies over weak accountability, stalled reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

DCI Director Amin Mohammed came under heavy criticism after revealing that files relating to a 2017 IEBC procurement case could not be traced and migh...

Seven killed in lorry-matatu collision at Korompoi on Isinya-Namanga highway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

This fatal incident follows another deadly crash on Friday evening, where at least 25 people died when a bus carrying mourners overturned at the Copti...

New WhatsApp update warns users before joining unknown group chats
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 06, 2025

This update comes as part of WhatsApp’s broader push, in partnership with Meta and OpenAI, to combat scam operations run by organised criminal network...

New Bill seeks to give NTSA oversight of road, rail, air and maritime crashes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 05, 2025

The sponsor of the Bill, Limuru MP John Kiragu, argues that integrating all modes under one regulator will eliminate duplication of roles and enable f...

WhatsApp to introduce Guest Chat for messaging non-users
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 05, 2025

The new feature, called Guest Chat, was discovered in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android (version 2.24.14.18), and it will reportedly allow WhatsApp...

Over one-third of Kenyans spend over six hours daily on social media, GeoPoll survey finds
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 04, 2025

Kenya ranks among the countries with the highest reported screen time, with 20 per cent of respondents saying they spend between six and nine hours on...

From near death to lifesaver: How surviving postpartum haemorrhage inspired Kenyan midwife’s mission
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 03, 2025

In Kenya, ten women die every day from postpartum haemorrhage—lives lost in delivery rooms and hospital wards, their names fading into statistics.

NTSA urges motorists to pick up unclaimed logbooks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2025

Motorists only need to carry their national identification card and the previous logbook to collect the new one.

NTSA rolls out new system for compulsory vehicle records update
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

The update tool is part of its wider digital transformation plan to curb fraud, verify vehicle authenticity and improve the accuracy of ownership data...

Meta to launch smartwatch with AI, built-in camera in September
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 29, 2025

The smartwatch, originally codenamed “Milan”, has been in development for several years and is now set to make its debut during or around Meta’s annua...

NTSA urges parents, drivers to prioritise child safety during August school holiday travel
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

The Authority recommended several precautionary measures, including strict adherence to speed limits and designated pick-up and drop-off points.

WhatsApp to introduce custom message reminders to boost productivity
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 24, 2025

By long-pressing a message, users can flag it and schedule a reminder notification to revisit it later, ensuring that important tasks, deadlines, or d...

Boda Boda operators urge Parliament to halt motorcycle regulation Bill, warn of economic fallout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

The Boda boda riders are now calling on legislators to end what they describe as a legislative assault on the working poor and instead initiate inclus...

NTSA dismisses claims of losing control over TIMS amidst audit concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 23, 2025

NTSA responded to media reports citing concerns in the Auditor General’s latest audit that the agency’s staff had restricted access to the Sh186 milli...

NTSA staff lack full control of Sh186 million system nearly two years after launch - audit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

According to the audit for the year ending June 2024, NTSA workers lack full access to the Transport Integrated Management System (TIMS), which handle...

WhatsApp discontinues old Windows app, launches faster, more secure desktop version
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 22, 2025

Users can expect a more native feel that blends seamlessly with the Windows desktop environment, making messaging more intuitive and enjoyable.

NTSA yet to print 572,000 smart licences despite full delivery by supplier
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

This was despite the National Bank of Kenya, which was contracted to supply the cards, having already delivered more than four million.

Sudan bans WhatsApp voice and video calls, citing national security amid ongoing conflict
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 21, 2025

The directive is expected to significantly disrupt communication for millions of Sudanese, especially in regions such as Darfur and South Kordofan, wh...

Counties under pressure as Treasury moves to curb misuse of funds with new single account system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 18, 2025

While county leaders have raised concerns over losing financial independence, senators proposed a hybrid system, where the Treasury can monitor balanc...

Report reveals 40 per cent of all bribes in Kenya are paid to police officers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

The aggregate bribery index placed police at the top with a score of 84, far above land services (45) and motor vehicle licensing (43.7).

WhatsApp rolls out live audio feature, inspired by Twitter Spaces
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 15, 2025

The feature, now being tested in select group chats, allows admins to start a live audio session where members can join, listen in, and request to spe...

Coastal towns face two-day water outage as Mzima pipeline shuts down for upgrade
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 13, 2025

The two-day interruption is expected to affect water flow to Voi, Maungu, MacKinnon, Taru, Samburu, Mariakani, Rabai, Mazeras and Mombasa West Mainlan...

Somalia launches satellite-based weather system to boost aviation safety, climate resilience
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 30, 2025

This development marks a major step in the modernisation of Somalia’s aviation infrastructure and places the country in line with other African nation...

WhatsApp to roll out stickers, music, drawing tools for status updates
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 24, 2025

With the new update, users will now be able to access a richer set of customisation options without having to switch to photo or video formats.

KEBS eases import rules for older left-hand, special-purpose vehicles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2025

KEBS explained that exceptions will apply for certain units like ambulances, fire trucks, and construction vehicles, provided the importer can justify...

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