Cars
News and reviews on the latest cars, automotive technology, and industry trends.
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The Real Problem Behind NTSA’s Plate Backlog Isn’t Production. It’s Where Your Money Goes
The backlog is the symptom. NTSA says 60% of its revenue goes to Treasury, so it cannot pay suppliers. Its…
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Could NTSA’s 1,000 new road cameras be used to track stolen cars?
Why can NTSA cameras instantly catch you speeding and fine you but not track a stolen car on the streets…
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Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Wants to Roll Back the EV Tax Break Parliament Passed Less Than a Year Ago
The Finance Bill 2026 moves EVs, batteries and e-bikes from zero-rated to VAT-exempt, raising prices from 1 July 2026.
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Bolt raises Kenya ride fares by 6% after fuel price hike
Bolt has increased Kenya fares by 6% to cushion drivers after rising fuel prices pushed up operating costs.
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NTSA Says Goodbye to Paper Logbooks: eLogbook Launches on eCitizen June 10, 2026
Kenya’s NTSA launches eLogbook on June 10, 2026, ending paper-based vehicle registration with QR-coded, encrypted digital certificates on eCitizen. (20…
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Jiji Reports 70% Surge in Used-Item Searches as Kenya’s Pre-Loved Economy Booms
Kenya's second-hand economy surges online as Jiji records 14.7 million used-item searches in first quarter of 2026.
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Government Just Quietly Made Kenya’s Fuel Dirtier for Six Months. Your Engine Will Pay.
Kenya waives fuel sulphur standards from 10ppm to 50ppm for six months. Here's what it means for your car, lungs,…
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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…
