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Navigating the Gridlock: A Comprehensive Guide to Nairobi’s Mombasa Road and Uhuru Highway Traffic Disruptions As Nairobi continues its journey toward becoming a world-class smart city, the infrastructure backbone—our roads—must undergo significant transformations. For the residents of Nairobi, particularly those who rely on the arterial flow of Mombasa Road and Uhuru Highway, this weekend marks a pivotal moment […]

By the NewsPortal Business Desk Introduction: Wednesday public holiday Kenya, Government Confirms Midweek Break A surprise Wednesday public holiday Kenya directive has been officially gazetted to facilitate nationwide celebrations this week. Following an intense administrative review by the Ministry of Interior, public data networks updated the country’s work calendars early yesterday morning. Interior Cabinet Secretary

By the NewsPortal Business Desk Introduction: A City At A Standstill Nairobi faces a massive transport showdown that threatens the entire local economy. Operating a business in the capital is already tough for the ordinary citizen. Now, a looming transport strike threatens to bring the city to a complete standstill. The upcoming Nairobi Matatu Protest

NAIROBI, Kenya — The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a historic surge in maximum pump prices, pushing diesel to an all-time high of Sh242.92 per litre in Nairobi. The new prices took effect at midnight, May 15, 2026, and will remain in place until June 14, 2026. At newsportal.co.ke, we understand that