NTSA decision to phase out 14-seater matatus declared illegal

By Dzuya Walter,

A decision by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to phase out 14-seater matatus has been declared illegal and unconstitutional. Hig...

high court , Judge Weldon Korir , NTSA

President Kenyatta reopens Nairobi, Mombasa, Mandera, extends curfew for 30 days

By Benjamin Muriuki,

President Uhuru Kenyatta has lifted the ban of movement in and out of the Nairobi metropolitan area and the counties of Mombasa and Mandera which had ...

coronavirus , COVID-19

Coins for a coin: How Charles Wanjohi trades with matatu operators

By Faizal Ahmed,

Coins are considered to be of little value or use, but in Kenya's transport sector it is king. So much so that matatu operators buy them to conduct...

charles wanjohi , coin trader

Matiang’i forced to address protesters demanding removal of roadblocks in Limuru

By Ian Omondi,

Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i on Monday morning found himself in the middle of demonstrations by transport operators in Limuru. C...

CS Fred Matiang’i , limuru , Roadblocks

Matatu operators on the spot for flouting rules to carry cargo under COVID-19 hardships

By Kepha Muiruri,

Matatu operators are under fire after the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) cited them for operating unlicensed courier services. In a notice ...

coronavirus , matatus , PSVs

Dutch coach Koeman expected to leave hospital after heart problem

By Reuters,

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman is expected to be discharged from hospital on Monday after being admitted with a heart problem, his agent said. The...

heart problem , Hospital , Netherlands coach , Ronald Koeman

Ajax understand decision not to award them league title

By Reuters,

Friday’s decision to not award the Dutch league title to Ajax Amsterdam was understandable, said the club’s general manager Edwin van der Sar as t...

Ajax Amsterdam , Covid-19 pandemic , Dutch league , Edwin van der Sar , League title , Netherlands

No Dutch league title awarded this season says FA

By Reuters,

No Dutch top-flight league soccer title will be awarded this season after the COVID-19 pandemic brought the campaign to a premature close, the Dutch F...

Ajax Amsterdam , AZ Alkmaar , Dutch Eredivisie , Dutch FA

Uhuru: We respect all religions but curfew won’t be relaxed during Ramadhan

By Tonny Ndungu,

The Kenyan government will not be relaxing its daily dusk to dawn curfew during the holy month of Ramadhan, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said. This...

coronavirus , Ramadhan

‘Ukishikwa hakuna haja ya kukupeleka kwa polisi, utapelekwa quarantine,’ Uhuru warns

By Citizen Reporter,

President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated the warning from the Health Ministry that those found breaking the new laws on social distancing will be put i...

Quarantine , Uhuru

Matatu operators urge government to supply masks in PSVs

By Benjamin Muriuki,

The Association of Matatu Operators is appealing on the government to distribute masks in public service vehicles (PSVs) to protect passengers from co...

If you fail to wear a mask in public, you risk Ksh.20,000 fine or 6-month jail term

By Citizen Reporter,

Users of public or private transport and PSV operators are required to wear a proper mask that must cover the mouth and nose. A gazette notice publ...

mask

Is Uhuru’s Ksh.2 billion pledge to musicians realistic? Here’s the break down

By Ian Omondi,

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday announced the government’s projection that local musicians will henceforth be earning Ksh.200 million per month i...

MCSK , Mike Strano , Milka Kulati , musicians , President Uhuru Kenyatta , Royalties

Gov’t extends suspension of international flights by 30 more days

By Ian Omondi,

Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia on Sunday announced that the government had resolved to extend the suspension of international flights for ...

coronavirus , COVID-19 , CS James Macharia

Matatu operators urge gov’t to extend curfew to 8PM

By Benjamin Muriuki,

Matatu operators in Nairobi now want the government to review the 7PM to 5AM curfew to allow them finish duty at 8PM. Chairman of the Matatu Operat...

curfew , jamal ibrahim

Chaos in Mombasa as police beat up residents hours before curfew – VIDEO

By Citizen Reporter,

Police officers in Mombasa were on Friday caught on camera brutalizing members of the public hours before the 7pm--5am declared by the government to c...

curfew

Thousands of commuters stranded as curfew takes effect – PHOTOS

By Benjamin Muriuki,

Thousands of commuters in Nairobi were left stranded as the 7pm -- 5am curfew imposed by the government took effect on Friday evening. Most of the ...

Kenya confirms one more coronavirus case, number rises to 16

By Ian Omondi,

Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on Monday announced that the country had recorded one more positive case of the coronavirus. Speaking during ...

coronavirus , CS Mutahi Kagwe

Matatu operators to limit number of passengers in fight against coronavirus

By Citizen Reporter,

Matatu operators have been ordered to limit the number of passengers in vehicles as the government escalates the fight against the coronavirus pandemi...

coronavirus , kagwe

Wash, fumigate matatus after every trip – Gov’t orders

By Benjamin Muriuki,

The government has now ordered all public service vehicle (PSV) operators to ensure that their vehicles are constantly cleaned and fumigated in a bid ...

coronavirus , COVID-19 , James Macharia , matatus