Transport & Travel
Discussing innovations, trends, and future outlook in the transport and logistics sectors, including apps and services.
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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.
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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…
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News
Equity Bank and CFAO Mobility Launch 105% School Transport Financing with Flexible Payment Plans
Equity Bank and CFAO Mobility offer schools 105% vehicle financing with 84-month terms for Toyota, Mercedes-Benz buses.
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News
Google Maps Is Killing the “Follow” Feature for Contributors
As someone who moves around quite a bit, Google Maps has always been my not-so-silent co-pilot. And while I don’t…
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Interesting Reads
Kenyan Matatus Have Finally Gone Cashless, And M-PESA Is King
Insights At a Glance: Matatus in Nairobi and beyond have fully embraced M-PESA as the primary mode of fare payment.…
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News
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.
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News
Kenya Fuel Prices Jump KES 8.99 for Super Petrol in July 2025 Review
Kenyan motorists are bracing for a significant blow to their wallets as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced…
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Announcements
ATIDI Approves $84 Million Counter-Guarantee to Support Rwanda’s New International Airport
ATIDI has provided an $84 million guarantee to support financing for Rwanda's ambitious New Bugesera International Airport project
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News
Kenya Launches Africa’s First All-Electric Food Chain with Roam and Keep It Cool Partnership
Kenya launches Africa's first all-electric food chain, combining solar-powered cold storage with electric motorcycles for sustainable delivery.
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News
Kenya Airways Strengthens Global Reach Through Strategic Qatar Airways Partnership and Visa Payment Innovation
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways signed strategic partnership MoU introducing third daily Doha-Nairobi flight and comprehensive codeshare agreement.
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Startups
Peach Cars Secures $11M Series A Led by Suzuki Global Ventures to Transform Africa’s Used Car Market
Peach Cars raised $11M Series A led by Suzuki Global Ventures to expand Africa's digital used car marketplace infrastructure.
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News
CFAO Mobility Kenya and Almasi Financial Services Launch Sharia-Compliant Vehicle Financing Deal
CFAO Mobility Kenya partners with Almasi Financial Services to offer 90% Sharia-compliant financing for commercial vehicles over 60 months.
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Startups
British Investment Backs Massive Electric Motorbike Push in Kenya
ARC Ride gets $5M from UK’s BII to deploy 5,000 electric motorbikes, expand battery swapping, and cut emissions.
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Interesting Reads
Africa is Becoming a Global Travel Trendsetter, Says Mastercard’s 2025 Report
Mastercard says Africa is redefining global travel in 2025 through wellness, wilderness, culinary experiences, and rising regional business appeal.
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Announcements
Rescue.co Launches Standalone Roadside Emergency Service for Kenyan Drivers
Kenya’s Rescue.co launches nationwide roadside assistance service for drivers, offering towing, jump-starts, and emergency support.