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NTSA Suspends New PSV Licences for Matatu SACCOs Over Safety Concerns
The National Transport and Safety Authority has suspended the issuance of new Public Service Vehicle licenses for matatu SACCOs for two years, effective June 19, 2026, citing persistent non-compliance and road safety concerns. This comes as Kenya National Highways Authority opened the 11.3-kilometre Mombasa-Kwa Jomvu Interchange to traffic after years of delays, promising reduced congestion on the busy Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. Meanwhile, police have launched a manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai following violent clashes at a Youth Empowerment Meeting in Nakuru County that left three people nursing gunshot wounds. Separately, three individuals have been arrested in connection with a violent attack at Chemilil Academy in Muhoroni Sub-County that resulted in injuries to several people.
Taxpayers Report iTax Glitches as June 30 Filing Deadline Nears
Taxpayers in Kenya are reporting widespread outages and slow loading issues with the Kenya Revenue Authority's iTax system, just 10 days before the June 30 annual income tax filing deadline. At the same time, Kenyan teachers are demanding answers from the Teachers Service Commission following an unexpected increase in their Pay As You Earn deductions on their June payslips. Additionally, a new report signals possible fuel price cuts ahead of EPRA review, as global crude oil costs have dropped by over 12% following a ceasefire agreement involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.
Police Launch Manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Over Nakuru Violence
Kenya's National Police Service has launched a manhunt for Kuresoi North Member of Parliament Alfred Mutai following violent clashes at a political event in Nakuru County. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has proposed reviewing development fund allocations for constituencies whose MPs opposed the Finance Bill 2026, arguing these MPs should not benefit from projects funded by taxes they voted against. Separately, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has explained his absence from the National Assembly vote on the Finance Bill 2026, stating it was due to unavoidable official duties abroad.
