“Wewe Ni Mwizi” Kenyan Traveler Sparks Heated Standoff with Uganda Immigration Officials Over Yellow Fever Card

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A Kenyan traveler transiting through Uganda from Ethiopia has sparked widespread debate after a video surfaced showing him confronting immigration officials over the temporary withholding of his yellow fever vaccination certificate. The traveler, who was recording the encounter and therefore remains unidentified, can be heard repeatedly demanding the return of his document. ALSO READ: Matatu … Read more

National Government, Nairobi County step up plans to fast-track Nairobi Metro rail project

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By Metros Reporter The Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMRTS) has taken another major step forward after senior officials from the National Government held high-level meetings to accelerate implementation of the ambitious transport project, just one day after the Nairobi County Executive approved its concept. The meetings highlight growing cooperation between the National Government … Read more

Thika Road to JKIA: How to Get to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Travelling from Thika Road to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) does not always mean going through Nairobi CBD. Depending on where the journey begins, travellers can connect towards the airport through Nairobi’s eastern road network or travel towards the city and use the Nairobi Expressway. The Thika Road corridor serves a large part of northern … Read more

Samsung’s Sh8 Billion Nairobi ITS Project: Complete List of 25 Junctions Set for Smart Upgrade

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Nairobi is preparing for one of its biggest traffic technology transformations under the Nairobi Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and Junction Improvement Project – Phase I, being implemented by Samsung C&T in partnership with the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA). The project, valued at approximately Sh8 billion (US$61 million), is financed through the Export-Import Bank of … Read more

Nairobi’s underground railway will mark the end for diesel matatus—and usher Kenya into a new era of green mobility

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NAIROBI, Kenya, July 24 – Every major transport revolution changes far more than the way people travel. It changes economies, cities, businesses and lifestyles. If Nairobi’s proposed underground railway is successfully implemented, it could trigger one of the biggest transformations in Kenya’s transport history: the gradual decline of diesel-dependent commuter buses and the rise of … Read more

Matatu Driver Alleges Nairobi Kanjo Askaris Demand Group Bribes as County Officer Says ‘Blame Goes Both Ways’

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NAIROBI, Kenya – A public service vehicle (PSV) driver has sparked fresh debate over alleged corruption involving Nairobi County enforcement officers, popularly known as kanjo askaris, after claiming they demand bribes based on how many officers are involved in an arrest. The driver’s emotional account, shared in a viral interview, has resonated with many Nairobi … Read more

Can Your Child Sit in the Front Seat of Your Car in Kenya? You Could be Jailed

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NAIROBI, Kenya, July 23 – A video by TikTok lawyer Nderu Kiai (#KiaiNderu) has ignited widespread debate after he appeared to suggest that it is illegal for a minor to ride in the front seat of a vehicle in Kenya. The video, which has attracted thousands of views and comments, warned motorists against allowing children … Read more

India sends first 4.5 tonnes of Ebola medical supplies to strengthen Kenya’s outbreak preparedness

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NAIROBI, Kenya, July 22 – India has delivered the first 4.5 tonnes of Ebola medical supplies to Kenya, helping the country improve its readiness for possible Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks and other infectious diseases, according to CapitalFM.africa. The first shipment was handed over at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by India’s High Commissioner to … Read more

Kenyan TikToker Imma Marika’s Unused Passports Touch Hearts as She Asks What She Should Do With Them

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NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan TikToker Imma Marika (@immamarika92) has touched the hearts of many Kenyans after sharing an emotional video showing two passports she has never used despite years of hoping to travel abroad for work. In the video, Imma begins by asking Kenyans and well-wishers for advice. “I need your opinion,” she says before … Read more

Kitale Airport: Flights, Airlines, Location, Runway & Passenger Guide

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Kitale Airport (KTL) is a domestic airport serving Kitale and Trans Nzoia County in Kenya’s North Rift region. Unlike some of Kenya’s smaller airstrips, Kitale currently has scheduled passenger flights connecting the town directly with Nairobi’s Wilson Airport (WIL). Current August 2026 schedules show Skyward Express operating the route. (Direct Flights) The airport provides an … Read more