State seeks alternative revenue to road levy funding as EVs adoption surges

The Kenyan government is exploring alternative revenue sources for road maintenance as the increasing adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) threatens the sustainability of the current Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF). This shift could lead to the development of more toll roads across the country.

KeNHA Issues 7-Day Evacuation Notice to Businesses Along Thika Road

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a seven-day eviction notice to all roadside traders along sections of the Thika Superhighway. This directive, announced on Monday, February 9, 2026, precedes the construction of new bus bays at Roysambu and Githurai to improve traffic management and safety.

Govt clears road contractors’ pending bills after securitization deal

The Kenyan government has finalized the payment of verified road construction pending bills up to December 2025. This action follows a pledge by President William Ruto to address the long-standing arrears that have hindered the construction sector, utilizing the securitization of the Road Maintenance Levy.

Ruto Announces Plans to Modernize 70 Colleges After Deal with Italy

Kenya and Italy have signed a cooperation deal to upgrade up to 70 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Kenya with state-of-the-art equipment. This aligns with Kenya's goal to leverage TVETs for industrial transformation and integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) expertise.

President Ruto pitches Ksh. 5 trillion development plan to diplomats

Ruto pitches Sh5 trillion debt-free fund to foreign diplomats

President William Ruto has asked diplomats and international investors to back Kenya's Sh5 trillion ($40 billion) National Development Plan. He proposed establishing funds to finance major infrastructure and social programs without increasing debt or taxes.