Transport & Travel
Discussing innovations, trends, and future outlook in the transport and logistics sectors, including apps and services.
- News
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.
- News
Uber is giving away free morning boda rides in Kenya all week
To celebrate its 10th anniversary in Kenya, Uber is offering free Uber Boda rides during morning rush hour until October…
- News
Hayo’s New Platform Aims to Unlock the eSIM Revolution for African Operators
Hayo's white-label eSIM platform enables African telecom operators to launch services faster, cheaper, without building infrastructure from scratch.
- News
Sinotruk Taps Local Assembly Giant KVM to Tackle Surging Truck Demand in Kenya
Sinotruk partners with Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers to assemble trucks locally, a strategic move to meet surging market demand in Kenya.
- News
Uber’s Next Ride is a Safari Through a National Park
Uber now offers on-demand, guided safari tours through Nairobi National Park, which can be booked directly via its app.
- Startups
Pakistan’s Buscaro raises $2M to bring order to the chaos of urban commuting
Pakistani startup Buscaro raises $2 million to scale its tech-enabled B2B commuting service for companies and schools.
- Startups
Buupass is building the digital backbone for Africa’s transport network
Kenyan startup Buupass is rapidly expanding its network, digitizing transport and logistics for 13 new operators across East Africa.
- Announcements
Kenya Airways and RoamBuddy Partner to Launch KQSafari Data, Delivering Affordable Global Connectivity
Kenya Airways partnered with RoamBuddy to launch KQSafari Data, offering passengers affordable and seamless global mobile roaming solutions.
- News
NCBA Boosts PSV Sector with 90% Financing and Digital Fare Collection Platform
NCBA launched enhanced PSV financing with higher limits, longer tenors, and introduced Komiut, a new digital fare collection platform.
- News
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.
- Opinion
Kenya’s platform economy is reshaping urban life. Are cities ready?
Kenya’s on-demand platforms are changing urban life, from errands to logistics, and raising new policy questions.
- News
Dubai Airport’s AI Passport Corridor Promises Seconds at Immigration, Raises Big Questions
Dubai Airport unveils AI passport corridor, promising seconds long immigration; questions remain about biometric bias, resilience, and fallbacks during outages.
- News
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.
- News
Errand App Launches as Kenya’s First All-in-One Errand Service – From Foot to Mkokoteni
Kenya’s first homegrown errand app launches, offering foot, bike, tuktuk, mkokoteni delivery. Save time, beat traffic, and create jobs.
- Startups
Pula Unveils DelayPay, A Tool That Pays You Instantly If Your Domestic Flight is Delayed
Insights At a Glance: Pula, the Kenyan insurtech known for crop insurance, has launched DelayPay, a tool that pays you…
