The Kenyan government plans to establish resting places for lorries on major highways and expand road sections at identified blackspots to reduce accidents. This initiative, announced by Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, aims to curb fatigue-related crashes and improve road safety across the country.

• Driving hours for lorry drivers will be monitored using telematics to prevent fatigue.
• Regulations for creating these parking bays will be presented to Parliament.
• Key areas like the Nithi Bridge are targeted for widening and safety improvements within this financial year.

The Environment and Land Court has significantly limited the amount of Karura Forest land that can be used for the expansion of Kiambu Road, overturning a larger previous approval. This decision follows a legal challenge asserting a lack of public participation and proper environmental assessments.

• Only 0.1233 hectares (approximately 0.3047 acres) of Karura Forest are allowed for road expansion, instead of the initially approved 51.64 acres.
• The Green Belt Movement, co-founded by Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai, filed the petition challenging the proposed expansion.
• The court revoked two special user licenses issued by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), citing the absence of public participation.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a reduction in the prices of super petrol and kerosene by Sh1 per litre in its latest monthly review.

• A litre of super petrol will now retail at Sh185.31, while kerosene will cost Sh155.58 from midnight.
• The regulator, EPRA, stated these changes reflect fluctuations in the cost of imported petroleum products.
• The average landed cost of imported Super Petrol decreased by 0.73% from US$628.30 per cubic metre in June 2025 to US$623.71 per cubic metre in July 2025.