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Ministry of Roads and Transport

Ministry of Roads and Transport — government agency overseeing aviation, road infrastructure, and transportation regulation in Kenya.

2026-05-102026-10-04

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Capital News

    … s for the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMMRTS), giving fresh momentum to the proposed underground metro rail network following a high-level presentation at State House led by Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson and officials from the Ministry of Roads and Transport …

    President Ruto Backs Nairobi Metro Rail Project Following Sakaja Presentation
  3. The Standard

    … The suspension follows the signing of a framework agreement between the union, the Ministry of Roads and Transport, Kenya Airways (KQ), Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and Jambojet, paving the way for structured negotiations over the workers' …

    Aviation workers suspend strike after deal with government
  4. The Standard

    … The authority maintained that the project is being implemented under approved governance frameworks, with oversight from the board, the National Treasury, the Ministry of Roads and Transport, and the Office of the Attorney General.authority emphasized that, due to its complex eng …

    KPA defends Sh8.344b Mombasa port road infrastructure project
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    … r the community," said a resident identified as Sicily.The accident has renewed concerns over road safety along the Kiaga–Kerugoya Road, which residents say has witnessed a rising number of fatal crashes in recent years.Residents are now urging the Ministry of Roads and Transport …

    Grief at Kiaga crash scene as woman dies in road accident
  7. May 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    … the Traffic (Drink Driving) Regulations, 2026. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); According to the Ministry of Roads and Transport …

    CS Chirchir supports annual inspection of all vehicles, says centres to cost Ksh.300M
  9. Capital News

    … The proposal was unveiled during an ongoing stakeholder retreat in Machakos County, where the Ministry of Roads and Transport presented a competing formula recommending that counties receive only 15 per cent of the fund. …

    Senate committee pushes for 49pc Fuel Levy share to counties in proposed Roads Bill
Tourism & Environment

Aviation capacity unlocks Kenya's emerging tourism markets

The News

Kenya is leveraging air travel growth to attract visitors from emerging source markets in Asia and the Middle East, with 2025 delivering approximately 2.7 million international arrivals and tourism earnings of about Sh500 billion. Aviation connectivity—including flight routes, frequency, and international hub connections—is central to reaching these new markets, as global passenger demand grew 10.4 per cent in 2024 and Africa recorded 13.2 per cent growth.

1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Aviation capacity unlocks Kenya's emerging tourism markets

    Kenya is leveraging air travel growth to attract visitors from emerging source markets in Asia and the Middle East, with 2025 delivering approximately 2.7 million international arrivals and tourism earnings of about Sh500 billion. Aviation connectivity—including flight routes, frequency, and international hub connections—is central to reaching these new markets, as global passenger demand grew 10.4 per cent in 2024 and Africa recorded 13.2 per cent growth.

    1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 31 August

  1. Kenya aviation strike disrupts flights for second consecutive day

    A Kenya Aviation Workers Union strike that began Sunday continued into Monday, causing flight delays and cancellations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and other airports. The government said it was working toward an amicable settlement, though the Transport Ministry remained publicly silent on the disruption.

    31 August 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 20 August

  1. TIFA survey: 81% of Nairobi households slash expenses amid economic pressure

    A TIFA survey found that 81% of Nairobi households have reduced expenses due to economic pressures, with 62% citing household financial pressure as forcing compromises on transport, fuel, food and education. The cuts disproportionately affected adults aged 35 and above (91%) and females (84%).

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Survey: 44% of ride-hailing users would switch to matatus

    A TIFA Research consumer survey shows 44 percent of ride-hailing users would turn to public transport if fares rise, while only 18 percent would continue using the services regardless of price increases. The government is preparing regulations to introduce minimum compensation per trip for drivers, with consultations considering a minimum fare of around Sh400–Sh500, compared to current base fares of about Sh220.

    20 August 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Seven killed in Samburu helicopter crash, including Ecuador intelligence chief

    Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan Vasconez were among seven people killed when a Eurocopter crashed at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday. Recovery efforts have been hampered by difficult terrain and an active fire at the crash site.

    19 August 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Helicopter crash in Samburu hampered by terrain and fire

    A Eurocopter EC130 B4 crashed on Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday with seven people on board. Search and recovery efforts are being hampered by difficult terrain and an active fire at the site, though the Kenya Red Cross has deployed additional personnel to assist.

    19 August 2026 · Capital News →

  3. KCAA identifies crashed helicopter as Eurocopter EC130 B4

    Kenya's Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that a Eurocopter EC130 B4 (registration 5Y-GYM) crashed at Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu County on Wednesday, August 19, conducting a flight from Loisaba to Ewasonyiro. The Ministry of Roads and Transport's Air Accident Investigation Department is leading investigations into the circumstances of the crash.

    19 August 2026 · Capital News →

  4. Helicopter crashes at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu, kills seven

    A Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter crashed at Mt. Ololokwe in Samburu County, killing all seven occupants. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the accident and said the Air Accident Investigation Department is leading investigations into the circumstances.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. Tourist helicopter crashes near Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County

    A helicopter believed to be carrying tourists crashed near Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday morning, triggering an urgent rescue operation. A preliminary police report said six or seven tourists were aboard the aircraft when it went down, though their nationalities remained unclear and the cause of the crash was not immediately established.

    19 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. NTSA boss sued for contempt over fines system rollout orders

    The Road Safety Association of Kenya has filed a High Court motion seeking to have NTSA Director General Nashon Odhiambo Kondiwa committed to civil jail for allegedly continuing to implement an automated fines system despite a May 29 conservatory order suspending the public-private partnership with Pesa Print Limited consortium.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

  1. President Ruto endorses Nairobi's proposed underground metro rail network

    President William Ruto has formally backed the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMMRTS), an underground metro rail project presented by Governor Sakaja Johnson. The first phase will involve constructing a 30-kilometre underground railway connecting densely populated areas.

    31 July 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 27 July

  1. Aviation workers suspend strike after government deal

    Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) suspended a nationwide strike scheduled for July 28 after a breakthrough meeting with the government and aviation agencies, leading to a framework agreement that sets out a schedule for negotiations over workers' grievances across various aviation institutions.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 9 July

  1. KPA defends Sh8.344b Mombasa port road infrastructure project

    Kenya Ports Authority has defended the Sh8.344 billion Port of Mombasa road infrastructure project, stating that the contract for the 1.8 kilometre project was competitively awarded to the lowest bidder and is 52 per cent complete with no cost variation. The project includes construction of a road, bridge, retention wall, drainage systems, and transfer of power line, water pipeline and ICT cables.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Woman dies in motorcycle crash on Kiaga-Kerugoya Road

    A 53-year-old woman, Elizabeth Kanini, died after the motorcycle she was travelling on was hit from behind by a speeding vehicle near Kiaga trading centre in Kirinyaga Central on Tuesday. The accident prompted residents to call for enhanced road safety measures.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Transport CS reveals Ksh.300M cost per vehicle inspection centre

    Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir told Parliament that establishing a single motor vehicle inspection centre requires investment of more than Ksh.300 million, as the government moves to tighten road safety regulations through proposed traffic rules.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Senate committee proposes 49% fuel levy share for counties

    The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing has proposed that county governments receive 49 per cent of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund under a proposed Roads Act amendment bill, while the Ministry of Roads and Transport recommends only 15 per cent. The Committee argues that since road maintenance functions have shifted to county governments, resources should follow those functions.

    10 May 2026 · Capital News →

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