Transport & Travel
Discussing innovations, trends, and future outlook in the transport and logistics sectors, including apps and services.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Interesting Reads
New Report Reveals African Airlines Are Failing at Payments, And It’s Hurting Their Business
Visa-AFRAA study shows outdated payment systems are costing African airlines revenue, fraud losses, and passenger trust.
- Startups
Cargoplug Opens UK Hub to Strengthen Growing UK-Nigeria Trade Route
Cargoplug opens first UK hub to boost Nigeria trade route with faster shipping, lower costs, and direct operations.
- International
WTTC Launches ‘Together in Travel’ Initiative to Empower SMEs, with VFS Global as Founding Partner
WTTC launches Together in Travel to empower travel SMEs globally, with VFS Global as a Founding Partner.
- Startups
Kofa Raises $8.1 Million to Expand AI-Powered Battery Network Across Urban Africa
Kofa raises $8.1M to expand its AI-driven battery network in Ghana and Kenya, reshaping urban energy access in Africa.
- News
MojaEV Kenya to Begin Local Assembly of Electric Vehicles from August
MojaEV Kenya will start assembling electric vehicles locally in August, boosting production and regional exports, Bloomberg and ITWeb.africa report.
- News
Stanbic Bank Kenya Finances Vivo Energy’s Acquisition of 69 Hyundai Tucson SUVs
Stanbic Bank Kenya financed Vivo Energy's acquisition of 69 Hyundai Tucson SUVs, partnering with RentWorks, Caetano Kenya, and Heritage Insurance…
- Startups
Gozem Raises $30M in Series B Funding to Transform Mobility and Fintech in Africa
Gozem secures $30M to expand its Super App, enhance mobility, e-commerce, and fintech services across Francophone Africa, driving digital transformation.
- Announcements
Safaricom Announces KES 5 Million Sponsorship for the 2025 Magical Kenya Open
Safaricom sponsors KES 5M for the 2025 Magical Kenya Open, providing connectivity, supporting 19 Kenyan golfers, and enhancing tournament technology.
- International
IFA 2025: The World’s Leading Tech Trade Fair to Spotlight AI, Gaming, and More
IFA 2025 returns to Berlin, focusing on AI, gaming, digital health, and mobility, strengthening retail partnerships and global tech innovation.
