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Ministry of Transport

Government ministry that negotiated return-to-work agreements with aviation workers and engaged on transport sector fuel pricing in 2026.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Capital 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
  3. Capital 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
  4. Citizen 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
  5. Citizen 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
  6. Capital 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
  7. April 2026
  8. The 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
Society

Aviation workers split over KAWU's strike threat at KAA

The News

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

Wednesday 16 September

  1. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  1. 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

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