Topic: Kipchumba Murkomen
Motorists Association opposes controversial Sh7 fuel levy hike
Jul 16, 2024 at 02:12 PM
The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has lodged a formal objection to the recent rise in the road maintenance and fuel levy, arguing that the process lacked transparency and le...
Govt hikes fuel levy in latest EPRA pump price review despite uproar
Jul 14, 2024 at 09:13 PM
Kenyans seeking relief at the pump will find a mixed bag in the latest fuel price review announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)....
Transport ministry seeks public opinion on proposed fuel levy increase
Jul 08, 2024 at 03:51 PM
The Ministry of Roads and Transport is gauging public opinion on a potential rise in the fuel levy, a move that could significantly impact pump prices across the country....
Kenyans face potential Sh7 fuel levy increase amid economic struggles
Jun 20, 2024 at 10:44 AM
In a recent development, the Kenyan government has proposed a substantial increase in the road maintenance levy, potentially leading to higher fuel prices....
Kenya secures funding from China's Exim Bank to extend SGR to Uganda
May 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Kenya has secured a significant boost for its regional infrastructure ambitions with China’s Exim Bank committing to fund the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) ext...
Heavy rains prompt NTSA and KTA to issue urgent road safety advisories
Apr 27, 2024 at 06:07 PM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) are issuing urgent safety advisories in response to the ongoing heavy rainfall impac...
Kenya Airways Secures continued government support despite insolvency
Apr 15, 2024 at 02:48 PM
Kenya Airways (KQ), the national carrier of Kenya, has received a lifeline from the Treasury in the form of a one-year commitment to continued financial support....
Kenya and South Sudan push for con struction of 350km Nadapal-Juba road
Feb 13, 2024 at 04:09 PM
Kenya and South Sudan stand at the cusp of a transformative era as they fortify their alliance to bolster connectivity and trade relations....
Madaraka Express freight service gets a boost with arrival of 50 new wagons
Feb 06, 2024 at 12:40 AM
The Madaraka Express freight service received a significant boost on Monday with the arrival of 50 new wagons, marking a pivotal moment for Kenyan infrastructure development....
Thrill in Kisumu as Murkomen reveals plan to extend SGR to western Kenya
Jan 30, 2024 at 03:50 PM
Kisumu residents are celebrating a significant milestone following the announcement by Transport Cabinet Secretary Hon Kipchumba Murkomen regarding the long-anticipated extension o...
Kenyan motorists face bumpy ride ahead with new toll roads and higher fuel levy
Jan 27, 2024 at 08:45 PM
Kenya's transport landscape is poised for a significant shift, with the introduction of tolls on key highways and the potential increase of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund....
Flydubai soars directly into Mombasa, to disrupt Kenya Airways’ dominance
Jan 18, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Mombasa, Kenya's idyllic coastal paradise, witnessed a significant development on Wednesday as Flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its direct flight service from Dubai....
Kenyans unshered into New Year with higher Nairobi Expressway toll charges
Jan 01, 2024 at 04:53 PM
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen has given the green light to the substancially increased toll rates for the Nairobi Expressway under the Public Roads Toll Act....
Embassava bus crew arrested after viral video shows perilous overloading
Dec 22, 2023 at 11:26 PM
Transport authorities, in collaboration with the police, apprehended the driver and conductor of an Embassava bus after it was found dangerously overloaded with revellers hanging p...
Murkomen unveils campaign to reduce carnage during Christmas festive season
Dec 18, 2023 at 08:04 PM
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen spearheaded a critical move towards enhancing road safety by unveiling two essential tools aimed at reducing fatalities and injuries during the fest...
Ruto launches 12.5km Riruta-Ngong railway line connecting Nairobi outskirts
Dec 15, 2023 at 05:47 PM
President William Ruto, flanked by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen, celebrated the initiation of the 12.5 Kilometre Riruta-Ngong Commuter Rail...
State to pay Sh4.7 billion in settlement for cancelled JKIA terminal project
Dec 12, 2023 at 10:59 AM
A recent disclosure from the National Treasury reveals that the Kenyan government is set to pay an additional Sh4.7 billion to two Chinese contractors, Anhui Civil Engineering Grou...
Murkomen calls for a probe into JKIA blackout after another generator failure
Dec 11, 2023 at 09:31 AM
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen has called for a thorough investigation into the recent blackout at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), expressing concerns over potenti...
Murkomen unveils key reforms meant to transform the matatu industry
Nov 30, 2023 at 07:46 PM
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced a series of transformative measures aimed at enhancing the matatu sector's efficiency and sustainability during the Matatu ...
Murkomen's warning to reckless drivers tempting fate during El Niño rains, floods
Nov 28, 2023 at 10:52 PM
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to drivers contemplating crossing flooded rivers, asserting that the government will cancel their licenses...
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