Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has expressed serious concerns regarding the proposed extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Malaba.In an interview with a local television station on March 23, 2026, Maina scrutinized the economic viability of the SGR project and cautioned against the potential debt burden
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Kenya Evacuates 15 Nationals from Iran Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
The government successfully evacuated 15 Kenyan nationals from Iran through Türkiye as tensions in the Middle East escalate. The evacuees are scheduled to arrive in Nairobi in the early hours of Sunday, March 22, 2026.In a statement released on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the State Department for Diaspora Affairs detailed
Super Micro Figures Charged in $2.5B AI Chip Smuggling Scheme to China
Three individuals connected to Super Micro Computer, including its co-founder, have faced charges for allegedly facilitating the smuggling of at least $2.5 billion worth of U.S. artificial intelligence technology to China, violating export laws, as reported by the U.S. Department of Justice.Although U.S. prosecutors did not name Super Micro
Mudavadi: No Compensation for Kenyans Recruited into Russia-Ukraine War
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has firmly stated that the government will not provide compensation to Kenyans recruited for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War, deeming their enlistment illegal and unauthorized by the state.During an interview with a local television station on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Mudavadi clarified that the government's involvement
Kenyan Fligt Diverts to Moroni After Runway Closure in Mayotte
On March 15, 2026, Kenya Airways flight KQ254, en route from Nairobi to Dzaoudzi in Mayotte, successfully diverted to Moroni in the Comoros due to the closure of the runway at Dzaoudzi Airport.Airport authorities closed the runway after a disabled third-party aircraft obstructed it, hindering any landings. The flight crew
NTSA Launches Instant Traffic Fines SMS System
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has launched the Instant Fines Traffic Management System, a digital platform that automatically notifies motorists of traffic violations nationwide.In a public announcement on March 9, 2026, NTSA confirmed the system’s full operation, stating it will send traffic violation alerts directly to drivers via
Nairobi Expressway Free Access Extended Amid Flooding
MOJA Expressway has announced an extension of its free access period due to ongoing flooding affecting several Nairobi roads.In a statement released today, the company confirmed that motorists can now use the Nairobi Expressway at no cost until 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026. This extension aims to assist
Apostle Kimani Recounts Being Stranded in Dubai War
Apostle Kimani, a preacher at Kingdom Seekers Church, has narrated the frightening experience of being stranded in Dubai during rising tensions between Israel and Iran. The preacher was among travellers who could not return home after flights were disrupted following the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. Travel plans
Wetang’ula Mourns MP Johana Ng’eno After Fatal Crash
Speaker Moses Wetang’ula praised the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno as an exemplary leader whose commitment to public service and parliamentary conduct raised the standard for lawmakers.Speaking to the press on March 3, 2026, Wetang’ula lamented the loss of the three-term legislator, calling it a significant blow to both
