Ministry of Transport

Government ministry handling transport policy, aviation labor negotiations, and road infrastructure; involved in 2026 aviation strike resolution and matatu regulation disputes.

2026-04-302026-11-03

News reports

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June 2026
18 JunThe Standard
… Procurement is being handled by the Ministry of Transport. Earlier reports had indicated the Sh375 billion contract would be split between CCCC and a Chivayo-linked company, identified as IMC Construction. …
'We don't know him:' Government denies links to Wicknell Chivayo in JKIA deal
May 2026
26 MayThe Standard
… Other measures the President announced included directing the Ministry of Transport to engage financial institutions to explore temporary relief on lending terms for transport operators, ordering a review of the Insurance Act and the Auctioneers Act within three months, and direc …
The President must respect the court's decision on graffiti
22 MayCapital News
… The President said the Ministry of Transport will engage financial institutions and explore temporary relief measures for transport operators facing financial challenges. …
President Ruto Warns Against Scrapping Fuel Taxes Amid Economic Pressure
22 MayCapital News
… The transport leaders further disclosed that additional discussions would continue with the Ministry of Transport on unresolved matters affecting the sector, including weighbridge operations and PSV regulations. …
Public transport federation ends fuel strike following State House talks
22 MayCitizen Digital
… Among the measures, the President said the Ministry of Transport would engage banks and financial institutions to explore temporary relief measures for transport operators struggling with loan repayments. …
President Ruto orders NTSA to allow graffiti on matatus
18 MayCitizen Digital
… nwide transport strike, Mbadi said a meeting bringing together the National Treasury, the ministries of Transport and Energy and other officials was being convened, with a plan to engage matatu operators. “We have a meeting between the National Treasury, the Ministry of Transport …
CS Mbadi, Chirchir and Wandayi to meet matatu operators as fuel price crisis bites
18 MayCapital News
… This evening actually at 4pm we have a meeting between the National Treasury, the Ministry of Transport together with the matatu operators just to discuss with them first, to understand where we are and explore any possibility of further action that can be taken,” Mbadi said. …
Mbadi Defends Fuel Prices as Transport Strike Paralyses Country
April 2026
30 AprThe Standard
… They also urged local MCAs to enact laws strengthening road safety and challenged the Ministry of Transport to erect speed bumps to slow down motorists and trucks using the highway. …
Clergy want Webuye-Kitale highway expanded

Politics

Matiang'i opposes bill to ban livestreaming election results

The News

Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i has opposed a proposed Bill to ban the livestreaming of election results, warning it could undermine transparency, restrict public access to information, and erode public confidence in the electoral process ahead of 2027. Matiang'i argued that Kenyans have a constitutional right to access information and that restricting livestreaming could raise suspicion of election rigging.

25 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 25 October

Matiang'i opposes bill to ban livestreaming election results
Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i has opposed a proposed Bill to ban the livestreaming of election results, warning it could undermine transparency, restrict public access to information, and erode public confidence in the electoral process ahead of 2027. Matiang'i argued that Kenyans have a constitutional right to access information and that restricting livestreaming could raise suspicion of election rigging.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 7 October

Murkomen links Samburu banditry to underdevelopment and marginalisation
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told Parliament that persistent banditry in Samburu, Isiolo and Turkana counties stems from marginalisation and underdevelopment, citing illegal firearms and competition for pasture as contributing factors. He said security operations alone will not end the problem and called for government investment in roads, schools and infrastructure.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 16 September

Aviation workers split over KAWU's strike threat at KAA
Some aviation workers at Kenya Airports Authority have distanced themselves from a seven-day strike notice issued by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union, saying disputes should be resolved through dialogue instead of industrial action. The workers, led by Aviation Security Instructor Joyce Kaburu, also challenged the legality of KAWU's leadership and demanded fresh union elections.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 1 September

Jambojet warns of continued delays clearing strike-disrupted backlog
Jambojet warned passengers to expect continued flight delays as it clears a backlog caused by an air traffic control strike at Kenya's airports. The airline said normal operations should resume by September 2 and noted its staff did not participate in the strike.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya aviation workers call off strike after government agreement
Aviation workers under the Kenya Aviation Workers' Union (KAWU) have called off their strike after reaching a return-to-work agreement with the Ministry of Transport. The agreement commits KAWU and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) to begin negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement, with KCAA management to honor and implement the outcome.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aviation workers' strike grounds flights at Kenyan airports
An aviation workers' strike in its second day left numerous passengers stranded at airports across Kenya, including at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where some overnight passengers lacked accommodation and many flights were cancelled or rescheduled.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Aviation workers end two-day strike after government deal
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has called off its strike following a return-to-work agreement with the government and other parties, directing members to resume normal duties immediately and restoring operations at four paralysed airports.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 20 August

Most Kenyans oppose government-fixed ride-hailing fares, survey finds
A TIFA Research survey shows 63 per cent of Kenyans who use ride-hailing services want fares determined by market forces rather than set by government, while only 33 per cent supported a government proposal to set minimum trip prices. The online taxi industry generated between Sh126 billion and Sh147 billion in the past year and employs between 300,000 and 350,000 active drivers.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 4 August

Motorists complain NTSA speed cameras lack warning, due process
Motorists are raising concerns about fines from the NTSA's automated speed camera system, claiming they are being penalised without sufficient warning, transparency, or an opportunity to challenge alleged offences. Complaints include multiple fines in a single journey, fines despite maintaining speed limits, poor signage placement, and questions about camera accuracy.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

Nairobi Governor backs underground rail project to ease traffic
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reaffirmed commitment to the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transport project, which includes a 30-kilometre underground railway linking Eastlands to the CBD with 25 stations, expected to ease traffic congestion and integrate with Bus Rapid Transit and commuter rail services.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 18 June

Government denies Zimbabwean businessman involvement in JKIA upgrade deal
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir disputed reports that the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport upgrade contract had been awarded to China Roads and Bridges Corporation and controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, saying the company "did not participate in this project as a bidder and has no role, involvement or association whatsoever." Chirchir also clarified that the contract cost will not exceed Sh154.2 billion, contrary to claims it would cost Sh375 billion.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 26 May

President's graffiti directive contradicts High Court ruling
President William Ruto ordered police to allow matatus bearing graffiti to operate unmolested, effectively overriding a High Court ruling by Justice Bahati Mwamuye that dismissed a petition challenging the National Transport and Safety Authority's ban on graffiti and decorative artwork on public service vehicles.
26 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 22 May

Ruto directs diesel price cut, defends fuel tax measures
President Ruto directed a KSh10 reduction in diesel prices for the June-July cycle and defended the government's fuel price support measures—including Petroleum Development Fund use and a 50 per cent VAT reduction—saying they have committed KSh28.19 billion across recent pricing cycles to cushion Kenyans from Middle East conflict-driven fuel price pressures.
22 May 2026 · Capital News →
Public transport federation ends fuel strike after Ruto talks
The Federation of Public Transport Sector called off a nationwide fuel strike following talks with President William Ruto at State House Mombasa, after the government agreed to address grievances including insurance claims, auctioneering practices, and fuel-related operating costs. The strike had caused major transport disruptions and forced thousands of commuters to walk long distances.
22 May 2026 · Capital News →
Ruto directs NTSA to permit graffiti on matatu vehicles
President William Ruto has directed the National Transport and Safety Authority to allow matatu operators to use graffiti and artwork on public service vehicles, saying the government will facilitate an enabling environment for artistic expression while ensuring safety and respect for other road users.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 18 May

CS Mbadi announces meeting with matatu operators on fuel prices
National Treasury CS John Mbadi said the government will hold talks with matatu operators to explore additional measures to cushion Kenyans from high fuel prices, with a meeting bringing together the National Treasury, the ministries of Transport and Energy being convened.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mbadi defends fuel prices amid transport sector shutdown
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended the government's handling of soaring fuel prices during a transport strike that paralysed public transport, saying the government is engaging stakeholders and exploring interventions while maintaining that aggressive subsidies could destabilize the economy if the global fuel crisis persists.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 30 April

Clergy urge expansion of Webuye-Kitale highway
Religious leaders in Webuye East and Webuye West have called on the national government to expand the Webuye–Kitale highway, install signage, deploy traffic officers, and erect speed bumps following a recent crash that claimed at least 15 lives.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →