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Karungo Thang'wa elected as Senate Roads, Transport and Housing Committee chairperson

Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa elected Chairperson of Senate Roads, Transport and Housing Committee while Nominated Senator Peris Tobiko elected Vice Chairperson.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Karungo Thang'wa elected as Senate Roads, Transport and Housing Committee chairperson

Kipchumba Murkomen says his net worth is Sh550m

Kipchumba Murkomen says his net worth is Sh550m

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

How to make logistics work for the economy

How to make logistics work for the economy

By Gilbert Langat 2 months ago

When the wheels came off powerful matatu societies

When the wheels came off powerful matatu societies

By Amos Kareithi 4 months ago

Transport chaos exposes true cost of greed

From faulty vehicles, speed limit violations, inspection gaps, reckless crews, corrupt enforcers and bogus driver competence testing, the mess is enough to make those in charge resign.

By Mark Oloo 5 months ago

Transport chaos exposes true cost of greed

Commuters stranded as PSV operators go on strike

There was tension at Kondele as the operators gathered to protest a decision by the county government to bar vehicles from accessing the Central Business District.

By Sharon Owino 5 months ago

Commuters stranded as PSV operators go on strike

150-year-old logistics firm innovates to stay relevant

When Gottfried Schenker started Schenker Ltd in 1872, his aim was not to build an international company.

By Graham Kajilwa 6 months ago

150-year-old logistics firm innovates to stay relevant

Transport sector rebounds with 7.2 per cent growth after Covid

Kenya’s transportation and storage sector posted a 7.2 per cent growth in 2021 rebounding from a 7.8 per cent decline in 2020.

By Wainaina Wambu 7 months ago

Transport sector rebounds with 7.2 per cent growth after Covid

Here is how to deal with boda bodas once and for all

The most glaring gap with regard to the boda boda sector is the lack of effective regulation. Knee-jerk reactions by Government will not help.

By Kevin Safari 7 months ago

Here is how to deal with boda bodas once and for all

Flower farmers begin exporting produce by sea

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) has embarked on an ambitious project of transporting flowers by sea following a rise in air-freight charges.

By Antony Gitonga 7 months ago

Flower farmers begin exporting produce by sea

An efficient logistics system is more than just good roads

A visit to the UK leaves for doubt that the railway was central to its growth. That thinking was exported to the colonies.

By XN Iraki 7 months ago

An efficient logistics system is more than just good roads

Transporters threaten high charges as fuel prices go up

Last week’s increase in fuel prices has jolted players in the transport sector who now say they will hike their charges.

By Macharia Kamau 7 months ago

Transporters threaten high charges as fuel prices go up

U.S. will no longer enforce mask mandate on airplanes, trains

Federal judge in Florida ruled that the 14-month-old directive was unlawful, overturning a key White House effort to reduce the spread of Covid-19.

By Reuters 7 months ago

U.S. will no longer enforce mask mandate on airplanes, trains

Fresh produce exporters turn to sea amid air freight frustrations

Fresh produce exporters are eyeing to move more of their cargo by sea to stem losses they have been incurring due to inadequate air transport capacity

By Macharia Kamau 8 months ago

Fresh produce exporters turn to sea amid air freight frustrations

Government hints at looming crackdown on vehicles emitting huge amounts of smoke

The government has hinted at a looming crackdown on roadworthy vehicles emitting huge amounts of smoke which are not safe for the environment.

By Pkemoi Ng’enoh 8 months ago

Government hints at looming crackdown on vehicles emitting huge amounts of smoke

Transport association asks members to increase transportation charges countrywide

It costs between Sh80,000 and Sh100,000 to transport a 20ft container using trucks between Mombasa and Nairobi.

By Brian Okoth 8 months ago

Transport association asks members to increase transportation charges countrywide

How vehicle leasing eases trade operations, can help create jobs

Transport and logistics as an integral part of commerce has evolved significantly over the last 20 years and indeed dramatically over the last decade.

By Rita Kavashe 8 months ago

How vehicle leasing eases trade operations, can help create jobs

Namata to start Thika Road BRT operations in July

The first phase of the much-awaited mass rapid transport system on Thika Road is set to start in July this year.

By Macharia Kamau 9 months ago

Namata to start Thika Road BRT operations in July

Chris Obure resigns to vie for Kisii governorship

Transport CAS Chris Obure resigns to vie for Kisii governor seat in August 9 General Election.; says he will seek Azimio la Umoja ticket.

By Betty Njeru 9 months ago

Chris Obure resigns to vie for Kisii governorship

NTSA starts campaign to boost road safety among learners in five counties

NTSA is targeting 90 schools in Makueni County with a new campaign to enhance safety for road users, especially learners.

By Stephen Nzioka 10 months ago

NTSA starts campaign to boost road safety among learners in five counties

Court suspends 2020 traffic rules implementation

The High Court has stripped National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) officers powers of acting as traffic instructors.

By Daniel Chege 10 months ago

Court suspends 2020 traffic rules implementation

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