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Energy & Transport
Energy and transport in Kenya: power, roads, aviation, ports and infrastructure projects that move people and goods.
Cabinet clears Rwanda to move 40,000 tonnes of fuel via Mombasa pipeline
Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi said Cabinet approved about 40,000 metric tonnes of fuel for Rwanda through Mombasa and Kenya's pipeline — roughly 52 million litres, near a month of Rwandan consumption, per Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe.
Lawyer sues to silence forced loud music on matatus; judgment set for April 2027
Advocate Samwel Barongo Nyamari petitioned Milimani High Court against Matatu Owners Association, NTSA, NEMA and the AG over non-consensual loud music on PSVs; Justice Patricia Nyaundi ordered written submissions ahead of judgment on 29 April 2027.
KeNHA asks court to strike COFEK’s Sh8/km Nairobi–Nakuru toll petition
KeNHA and the Roads Ministry filed a preliminary objection to COFEK’s challenge of the proposed Sh8-per-km toll on the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit highway, citing a parallel Nakuru petition, unused PPP dispute mechanisms, and separation of powers.
KAWU suspends aviation strike notice after 30-day talks deal with State
After 27 July talks chaired by CS Davis Chirchir, KAWU suspended its 20 July strike notice; PS Teresia Mbaika said parties have at most 30 days to settle issues with KQ, Jambojet, KAA and KCAA — no victimisation, some court cases to be withdrawn.
NTSA arrests 35 pedestrians at Buruburu Mutindwa footbridge in Nairobi crackdown
NTSA arrested 35 people at Mutindwa footbridge, Buruburu Interchange, for crossing the road instead of using the bridge — days after 22 were charged at Allsops — as pedestrians remain 38% of road deaths to 30 June 2026.
Senate presses NTSA over new-generation number plate backlog
Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu led Senate Roads Committee pressure on NTSA over new-generation plate delays for motorists who already paid; senators want pending counts by county as of 1 July 2026, production capacity, and material procurement answers.
Moi International Airport moves 17,000 passengers in 10 days as Coast peak builds
Moi International Airport recorded 8,948 arrivals and 8,319 departures — more than 17,000 passengers — over 10 days, Tourism CS Rebecca Miano said, citing carriers from Europe, the Middle East and Africa as Coast season strengthens.
Court refuses urgent halt to NTSA e-logbook rollout; mention set for 30 July
Justice Patricia Nyaundi declined to certify as urgent a petition by Javan Onyango and Emmanuel Kiplagat seeking to suspend NTSA electronic logbooks, keeping the rollout live ahead of a 30 July mention in Petition E492 of 2026.
Why Nairobi’s modernisation drive stumbles despite bold transport plans
Urban planner Jacob Otsieno argues global experience shows urban highways poorly solve city mobility — a warning as Nairobi pushes modernisation plans that still lean on car-centric megaprojects while matatus, walking and BRT realities fight for space.