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Energy & Transport
Energy and transport in Kenya: power, roads, aviation, ports and infrastructure projects that move people and goods.
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.
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.
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have at most 30 days to settle issues with KQ, Jambojet, KAA and KCAA — no victimisation, some court cases to be withdrawn.
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.
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.