The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is set to license 70 private vehicle inspection centres across Kenya to enhance road safety and environmental standards.

• This expansion will see 70 new centres established, with 47 in each county, 10 on major transport corridors, and 13 in high-volume areas.
• Key personnel involved include NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa.
• The vehicle inspection fee has been increased from Sh1,000 to Sh2,000.

Kenya and Rwanda have signed a landmark deal to import refined petroleum products through the Northern Corridor, establishing a government-to-government framework.

• The agreement facilitates Rwanda sourcing bulk refined fuel via Kenya's infrastructure, including the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC).
• Key organizations involved are the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) and the governments of Kenya and Rwanda.
• The first shipment is expected at the Port of Mombasa between September 4 and 6, 2026, boosting inter-country trade and KPC's utilization.

The Kenyan government has officially declared Talanta Sports City a protected area, restricting public access to the facility. This move means individuals can no longer enter the stadium without obtaining prior permission.

• The facility, also known as the Raila Odinga International Stadium, is a 60,000-seat FIFA-standard stadium.
• The declaration was made by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen through a Gazette Notice, invoking the Protected Areas Act.
• Construction is being handled by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), and the stadium is slated to host matches for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).