December 3
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Mombasa Matatu Strike Called Off
The Star
Matatu welfare association Mombasa branch has called of tomorrow's strike to protest the new traffic law. Chairman Benson Murethi says the decision was reached by members to allow... Read more »
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Crackdown On Matatus Several Arretsed in Mombasa
The Star
More than 100 drivers and conductors were arrested in mombasa as police enforce the new traffic rules .Coast traffic commandant Joshua Omukata says several public and private... Read more »
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Homa Bay Kiosks Pulled Down to Expand Bus Park
The Star
Hundreds of traders in Homa bay town have been displaced to pave way for the Sh312 million facelift of municipal bus stop. Several kiosks in the bus park perimeter were destroyed... Read more »
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Day in the Life - I Work Within the Law to Avoid Getting Into Trouble With Police
The Star
David Chege is a tout at the Ngong-Kiserian route. He has been doing this job for the last five years and is getting married today at Enoomatasiani Catholic Church. Read more »
December 2
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Government to Develop 150 Rail Level Crossings Mid-December
Egypt Online
The government decided to upgrade 150 rail level crossings mid-December along with another 171, said Minister of Housing and the official in charge of supervising the Ministry of... Read more »
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Airzim Back On Reservation System
Zimbabwe Standard
AIR Zimbabwe is back on the global reservation system after renewing its membership, a move that is expected to drive traffic to the national airline. Read more »
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A Day With Abuja Cripple Drivers
Daily Trust
The saying that there is ability in disability holds true for some physically challenged persons in Abuja who are into commercial driving with their vehicles. Weekly Trust reports... Read more »
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FERMA, Lagos State , Begin Massive Repair of Roads
Leadership
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), says it has begun the rehabilitation of major roads in Lagos to ensure smooth rides during the Yuletide and beyond. Read more »
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Philosphy On Wheels...in Commercial Drivers 'Classrooms'
Leadership
Have you ever taken time to ask why some commercial drivers inscribe all sorts of slogans on their vehicles? Ayodele, Abimbola in this piece, expounds the deeper message such... Read more »
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Airlines Seek Better Security At Cargo Points
Leadership
The Association of Foreign Airlines Representatives of Nigeria (AFARN) has decried poor security at the airports, especially in the restricted areas. Read more »
December 1
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Showdown Looms Over New Traffic Laws
Capital FM
A showdown is looming in the public transport sector after the government on Friday evening indicated that it will not amend the strict traffic rules that take effect on Saturday. Read more »
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Govt to Slash Prices of Vehicle Licence Plates
The Herald
Government will soon slash prices of licence plates for vehicles, a Cabinet Minister has said. Read more »
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RTEAN Sacks President Over Alleged N131 Million Fraud
Vanguard
The National Executive Council, (NEC) of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN, Friday, expelled its National President, Olufemi Ajewole over alleged... Read more »
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KMA Issues New Rules for Armed Vessels Guards
The Star
SHIPS carrying arms or armed guards will not be allowed into the Kenyan waters unless they provide documentation from the flag state allowing them to be armed, Kenya Maritime... Read more »
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Striking Matatu Driver Attack, Rob Motorists in City
The Star
Striking matatu crew, who were protesting over the new traffic law, were yesterday joined by hooligans to stone vehicles and rob pedestrians of their valuables. Read more »
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Eldoret Airport to Spur Horticultral Farming in North Rift, Western Region
The Star
The government plans to increase cargo handling at the Eldoret International Airport as part of improving the airport's performance. Read more »
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Matatu Operators Urged to Return to Work
The Star
Striking matatu operators have been urged to return to work as their grievances over the new traffic laws are looked into. Matatu Welfare Association chairman Dickson Mbugua says... Read more »
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Fastjet Makes Maiden African Flight
The Star
Low cost airline Fastjet, made its inaugural commercial passenger flight in Africa from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza in Tanzania. The maiden flight marks the official start of Fastjet's... Read more »
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Panic As MV Likoni Veers Towards the Open Seas
The Star
Constant hitches at the Likoni ferry crossing channel occasioned by ferry breakdowns and more recently, striking workers, have left commuters using the channel a worried lot. Read more »
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FRSC Boss Tasks Officers On Safety
Leadership
The Lagos State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Mr Nseobong Akpabio, on Friday advised officers of the command to shun inducements when apprehending... Read more »
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World Bank Hands Over Perimeter Fence to FAAN
Leadership
The World Bank on Friday handed over the newly completed perimeter fence round the Abuja Airport to the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Read more »
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NDDC Begins Construction of Three Road Projects in Abia
Leadership
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) said it had commenced construction of 15.5 km Amaba-Ezere-Ozara-Acha-Ivo Road with two bridges and three double culverts. Read more »
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Poor Rail, Water Transport Slows Down EAC Growth
New Vision
Calls to revamp rail and water transport in the region are getting louder. This according to experts is against the background that only a fully functional railway and water... Read more »
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PSV Operators Call Off Crippling Strike
Capital FM
The Matatu Welfare Association (MWA) has asked striking Public Service Vehicle operators to resume work after a meeting with Transport PS Cyrus Njiru discussed the possibility of... Read more »
November 30
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The Star
The matatu strike has been called off. Read more »
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