Second-hand cars in Kenya are more expense than you would think, with prices driven up by a combination of customs, excise and VAT. This situation, coupled with the poor conditions of Kenya’s highway infrastructure, led one young computer engineer to set about solving the problem - creating a brand new car which costs just $6,000.

They have built the ugliest, highest, most destructive speed bumps ever. But the really horrible thing is putting a speed limit of 50kph.

The dismissal of abuse of office charges against suspended Industrialisation Minister Henry Kosgey opens doors for consultations in the coalition government on a Cabinet reshuffle that might see him reinstated.

Three months ago, when Kenya struck oil, the citizenry received the news with jubilation. Despite a few voices expressing fears that the country could slide into civil strife because of the resource, the dominant sentiment was that it would help stabilise the soaring cost of fuel.

Nairobi — A driver and a pedestrian died on Saturday morning following a fatal accident at Chiromo towards Westlands on Waiyaki Way.

Nairobi, Kenya — The wife of an assistant minister was carjacked in broad daylight on Monday when she stopped to assist a female motorist who turned out to be a thug.

The event runs from Friday 8th June, 2012 to 10th June in Kajiado and Il-Bissel regions. Local based drivers and navigators had a feel of the rigorous 672.97 kilometer route.

Among the defence features in Mudavadi’s new car is a perimeter armouring of the passenger compartment to provide protection against a 7.62mm calibre bullet normally used in rifles.

Police are investigating two officials at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) who have been colluding with criminals to fabricate double registration for motor vehicles.