Author: Editor

Super Metro CEO Reacts After NTSA Suspends SACCO [EXCLUSIVE] Super Metro Limited has responded after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) suspended its SACCO license over alleged violations. The company’s CEO, Nelson Nduki, spoke exclusively to Newshub.co.ke, criticizing the decision and calling it “unfair.” Nduki argued that instead of penalizing the entire SACCO, NTSA should have taken action against the specific public service vehicles (PSVs) found to be non-compliant. He expressed frustration over what he termed a “blanket suspension” that affects the entire fleet rather than the individual vehicles at fault. CEO Condemns Suspension as Unfair Speaking to Newshub.co.ke,…

Hours after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) suspended Super Metro’s operating license, many Kenyans have raised concerns over the company’s apparent defiance of the directive. On Thursday, March 20, Kenyans took to social media to express their surprise and frustration after spotting Super Metro minibuses still operating on some of Nairobi’s busiest roads. Reports indicated that a fully loaded Super Metro minibus was seen along Thika Super Highway, while another was recorded ferrying passengers on Mombasa Road. This development comes despite NTSA’s warning that the company’s vehicles should not be in service, with traffic police officers instructed to…

Former Nyandarua Governor Sentenced to Two Years in Jail Over Corruption The Nyahururu Anti-Corruption Court has sentenced former Nyandarua Governor Daniel Waithaka Mwangi to two years in prison after finding him guilty of procurement irregularities and abuse of office. However, he has the option of paying a fine of Ksh1 million instead of serving time. Chief Magistrate Hezekiah Keago, in his ruling on Thursday, stated that Waithaka would serve a two-year jail term or pay a Ksh500,000 fine for failing to adhere to procurement laws. Additionally, he was given another two-year sentence or the option of paying an extra Ksh500,000…

Fake Police Gang Robs Petrol Station, Two Arrested Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested two suspects who pretended to be police officers and robbed a petrol station along Mandera Road in Wajir. In a statement released on Thursday, March 20, the DCI confirmed that the two criminals were caught after a distress call alerted officers to the robbery in progress. When the police arrived at the scene, they discovered that a group of five individuals, dressed in police uniforms, had forcefully entered the petrol station and overpowered the workers in a well-planned night raid. The gang…

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has officially suspended the operating license of Super Metro Limited. The company will not be allowed to operate until it fully complies with the Public Service Vehicles (PSV) Regulations of 2014 and meets other conditions set by the authority. In a public notice issued on Thursday, March 20, NTSA also warned passengers against boarding Super Metro vehicles, emphasizing that the suspension is in place until all regulatory requirements are met. “This is to inform the public that the Authority has suspended Super Metro Limited’s operator license until the company fully complies with the…

The Roots Party of Kenya has officially announced Caleb Sunguti as their candidate for the upcoming Malava Constituency by-election. This marks a significant milestone for the party as Sunguti becomes the first parliamentary candidate to represent the Roots Party. On Tuesday, March 18, Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah revealed that Caleb Sunguti had been carefully selected to run in the by-election. Wajackoyah emphasized that the nomination process adhered strictly to the integrity guidelines set out in Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution, which ensures the candidates meet high ethical standards. In his statement, Wajackoyah noted, “The Roots Party of Kenya…

Moi University Offers Transport to Stranded Staff Amid Salary Delays Moi University has called on all its staff to return to work immediately, despite delays in paying their February salaries. The university has been facing financial difficulties, which have affected teaching activities. On Thursday, February 13, lecturers at the institution announced their intention to go on strike due to the unpaid salaries. In a letter signed by Dr. Busolo Wegesa, the Chapter Secretary of the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) at Moi University, the lecturers made it clear that they would not resume work until their February salaries were paid.…

Sonko Denies Traveling to Vietnam Over Nduta’s Case Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has refuted claims that he traveled to Vietnam as part of a government delegation working to stop the execution of Margaret Nduta. Speaking on Tuesday morning, Sonko clarified that he was still in Kenya and dismissed a video circulating on social media that suggested he was in Vietnam. He explained that the clip, which had been widely shared on TikTok, was misleading and that he had not left the country. The viral footage falsely claimed that Sonko had flown to Vietnam to meet government officials in an…

The United States Embassy in Kenya has issued a travel advisory, urging American citizens planning to visit the country to be extra cautious due to heightened security risks. In the advisory dated March 18, the embassy outlined concerns related to crime, terrorism, and civil unrest in different parts of Kenya. Some regions were identified as more dangerous than others, prompting the embassy to advise travelers to take necessary precautions. “Be cautious when traveling to Kenya due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Some parts of the country have higher security risks than others,” the statement read in part. High-Risk…

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has given Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Vice Chancellors of public universities, and other senior officials an 18-day deadline to submit their annual performance reports. In an official notice released on Tuesday, March 18, the PSC outlined the submission process, targeting key public officials, including the Solicitor General, Chief Executive Officers of Constitutional and Independent Offices, heads of State Corporations, Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs), and statutory commissions and authorities. Submission Deadline and Requirements The PSC directed all public officers to submit their institution’s annual performance reports, along with their own individual reports, by April 4, 2025.…