Bus, truck operators irked by new tax

Theres anger and consternation in the transport sector, as the Kenya government placed harsher taxes in a bid to boost revenues hit by political violence early this year.

Matatus on Nairobi’s Tom Mboya street. A new tax will result in higher inspection fees for matatu and truck owners.

Inspection fees for public transport vehicles and trucks [...]

Fuel prices hit 100 shillings

The price of fuel hit a historical high of Shs100 per litre of petrol, creating strains on households already struggling with rising food prices.
Fuel stations in Nairobi adjusted their pump prices to Shs100 this week for unleaded petrol and Shs90 for diesel. Oil companies say the price hikes are a direct consequence of rising [...]

Kenya proposes strict laws on mobile phones

Posted on May 16, 2008 by kenyanobserver
After a rash of hate-propagating SMS messages were sent via cell phones in Kenya following the aftermath of last year’s hotly contested elections in kenya, a new bill in parliament could require all users of cell phones in Kenya register their SIM card purchases with proof a valid ID [...]

Kenya government celebrates death of rebel commander

There was jubilation within Kenya’s security circles last Friday after the army killed the commander of a militia outfit after a three month campaign.

Killed SLDF leader, Wycliffe Kirui Matakwei. Picture by Nation Media Group.

Wycliffe Kirui Matakwei, commander of the Sabaot Land Defense Force (SLDF), was ambushed and killed in the Mt Elgon forest on Friday [...]