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Energy & Transport
Energy and transport in Kenya: power, roads, aviation, ports and infrastructure projects that move people and goods.
Editorial: Rein In Reckless Drivers in Political Convoys
Nation’s editorial board says blatant traffic violations by political motorcades must stop before more bystanders are killed or maimed.
Nairobi’s Metro Dream Edges Closer as Mass Transit Planning Advances
A city of more than five million cannot live on surface roads alone—renewed metro and mass-transit talk puts rail-based options back on the agenda.
Kenya Power Confirms Widespread Blackout Across Nairobi, Coast and Mt Kenya
KPLC said a major outage on the evening of 29 July 2026 hit Nairobi, the Coast, Mt Kenya and parts of the Central Rift, while North Rift and Western areas largely stayed on.
Murban spike and thin subsidy buffer put Kenya fuel prices back under pressure
Murban crude jumped over 22% as Middle East and Red Sea risks rose, while EPRA held Nairobi pump prices with an 8% petroleum VAT and Sh945m levy support; subsidy spend since April tops Sh20bn with large arrears.
MV DAN salvage: Yaa Holdings named; KMA targets mid-August refloat off Nyali
KMA says MV DAN owner appointed Yaa Holdings Limited for salvage; recovery plan is under review with refloating eyed for mid-August after the June 22 grounding off Nyali Beach.
Jambojet JM 8650 aborts Nairobi–Kisumu takeoff after system alert; all evacuated
Jambojet flight JM 8650 to Kisumu aborted takeoff at about 6:00 am after a system caution alert; aircraft 5Y-JXL returned to bay for checks and all guests and crew disembarked safely.
KeNHA: month-long partial closure on Waiyaki Way Mombasa-bound stretch from 31 July
KeNHA will partially close the Mombasa-bound carriageway of Waiyaki Way (A8) between GTC and Kempinski from 31 July to 31 August 2026 for highway maintenance and urges alternative routes.
KAWU suspends aviation strike after 30-day deal with Chirchir ministry
Kenya Aviation Workers Union suspended its 20 July strike notice after a 27 July deal with Transport CS Davis Chirchir giving parties 30 days to settle CBA, NYS and dismissal disputes with KAA, KCAA, KQ and Jambojet.
13 hurt after two school buses with 101 pupils crash in West Pokot's Riting area
Kenya Red Cross reported 13 people injured when two school buses carrying 101 pupils crashed in Riting, West Pokot; casualties were taken to Kapenguria Referral Hospital.