Cars
News and reviews on the latest cars, automotive technology, and industry trends.
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SBM Bank backs Kenya’s EV transition with KES 1 Billion fund and a leased BYD fleet
SBM Bank launches KES 1 billion Green Finance Facility and leases five BYD plug-in hybrids through Avenue Lease.
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Kenya’s Treasury Ditches Petrol Cars for 3,000 Locally Assembled EVs
CS Mbadi announces Kenya will buy 3,000 locally assembled EVs as Middle East conflict disrupts global oil supply.
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Kenya Capped Ride-Hailing Commissions at 18%. Here’s What Happened Next.
Kenya capped ride-hailing commissions at 18%. What followed; vehicle financing, fuel bundles, EV adoption, is a playbook other African markets…
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How Roam Explorer is Turning Africa’s EVs into Smart, Financed Fleets
How Roam Explorer is using AI and real-time data to track African electric fleets, preventing breakdowns and unlocking EV financing
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The KES 500 QISJ Paywall: Why Kenya’s Used Car Mileage Scams Are About to Get Worse
Kenya's free QISJ mileage check is dead. Discover why the new KES 500 NipponCheck paywall fuels used car odometer fraud.
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Eveready East Africa Pivots: From “Shika Paka Pawa” to Green Energy Finance
Eveready ditches dry cells for a green platform, offering solar solutions, carbon credits, and financing for electric vehicles in Kenya.
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The KES 5 Billion Gamble: Why Your New Green Plate Might Not Save You Money
Kenya launches green number plates and e-mobility policy, but personal electric cars miss key tax breaks. Here is the reality.
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Matatus vs Boda Boda Strike: “We Want A Monopoly on Bad Behaviour”
Why the Nairobi strike is a tragedy of irony. Matatu owners aren't fighting for road safety; they are fighting Boda…
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How UWB and Bluetooth 6.0 Know What You Want Before You Do
Bluetooth 6.0 and UWB are replacing buttons. Learn how 'Spatial Awareness' turns your physical presence into a secure digital command
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Jetour Enters Kenya with 4 New SUVs, KES 1.4B Local Assembly Plan
Jetour launches 4 new SUVs in Kenya with disruptive pricing and a KES 1.4B local assembly investment.
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Kenya gets its first plug-in hybrid pickup, the BYD Shark 6, backed by NCBA Bank
BYD launches the Shark 6, Kenya's first plug-in hybrid pickup, with a new landmark financing deal from CFAO and NCBA.
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Isuzu East Africa marks 50 years with a time capsule and fresh bets on Kenya’s auto hub ambitions
From ED paint to UD Trucks, Isuzu EA’s next chapter is localisation, reliability, and regional scale.
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Kenya and Germany renew cooperation to boost local auto assembly and green mobility
New momentum at KVM. Volkswagen assembly resumes as Kenya and Germany expand cooperation in skills, technology, and cleaner transport.
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How a KES 2.7M Electric Car Import from China Ended Up Costing KES 6.8M in Kenya
A Kenyan businessman recently set out to swap petrol for lelectric power in his driveway. Amos Kibaru, who already runs…
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BasiGo Launches Kenya’s First Inter-City Electric Matatu Pilot Program
BasiGo launches Kenya’s first inter-city electric matatu pilot, expanding clean mobility, local assembly, and charging infrastructure beyond Nairobi.
