Kipchumba Murkomen, President William Ruto’s nominee for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA), has expressed his commitment to serving the nation with “honour and dignity” following his reassignment to the crucial role. Murkomen, who was previously the Cabinet Secretary for Transport before briefly holding the Sports docket, thanked …
Read More »Government Aims to Secure Ksh.720 Billion for SGR Extension from Naivasha to Malaba
Kenya is aiming to secure private sector partnerships to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), ensuring smooth movement of goods across the East African Community borders. Kipchumba Murkomen, the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, highlighted plans to establish special economic zones along the corridor, promising urban transformation in these …
Read More »Newly Launched Expressway Exit to Expedite CBD Access
The city center exit of the Nairobi Expressway is now open for motorists, following its trial launch by Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. The newly opened Haile Selassie Exit Plaza, located at Greenpark, features five toll lanes and is expected to alleviate traffic congestion and expedite travel between …
Read More »Kenyans Face Increased Expressway Toll Fees As Government Adjusts Rates
Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway will experience a rise in toll fees, as the government has revised the rates, according to a Special Gazette notice issued on December 19, 2023, by Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen. In exercising the powers conferred by section 4B(3) of the Public Roads Tolls Act, the …
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