Transport & Travel
Discussing innovations, trends, and future outlook in the transport and logistics sectors, including apps and services.
- News
Uber is buying Glovo’s parent company. In Kenya, that means Uber will own Glovo
Uber is buying Delivery Hero, owner of Glovo. In Kenya that means Uber will own both Glovo and Uber Eats.
- News
Glovo Is Now Inside ChatGPT and Claude. We Set It Up and Ordered Snacks in Kasarani.
We tested Glovo's new AI Shopping Assistant on Claude and ChatGPT in Nairobi. Here is how to set it up,…
- How To/ Explained
Why you can’t pay NTSA instant fines via eCitizen, KCB is involved, & how to avoid scams
The National Transport and Safety Authority, popularly known as NTSA, has published several official notices across its social media platforms,…
- Opinion
NTSA Wants Your Car Inspected Yearly. Is It Ready, When the PSVs It Inspects Are Still Deathtraps?
NTSA wants every private car inspected yearly from 2026. But the PSVs it already inspects are still deathtraps. Can it…
- News
CFAO brings three budget Suzukis to Kenya, but leaves out the prices
CFAO has launched the Suzuki Super Carry, Eeco and Across in Kenya, targeting used-import buyers with value, but no prices…
- Startups
Spiro raises another $55M, closing its biggest round at $270M and nearing unicorn status
Spiro closed its biggest round at $270M after $55M from a Chinese fund, nearing unicorn status and China-Africa EV ties.
- News
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…
- Interesting Reads
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…
- News
KURA announces 3 major road closures in Nairobi starting this week, some until 2027
Navigating Nairobi traffic is already an extreme sport. But it’s time to redraw your daily commute maps. The Kenya Urban…
- Startups
Nigeria’s Shuttlers Hits 10 Million Journeys and Lands on Google Maps. Here’s What Kenya Should Take From It
Shuttlers joins Google Maps in Nigeria after 10 million journeys. Kenya's matatus are already on Maps, but the service fails…
- News
Kenya Power Moves More EV Owners Onto Its Cheaper Charging Tariff
Kenya Power is migrating EV owners onto its cheaper e-mobility tariff as charging demand climbs, with revenue hitting KES 382…
- News
Government Shelves Kenya Power Tariff Review: Relief, With a Catch
Kenya withdrew Kenya Power's tariff increase, so base rates hold. But monthly fuel and forex charges still move your bill.
- How To/ Explained
What Kenya’s new Google AI tourism deal actually involves
Kenya signed an AI tourism deal with Google to double arrivals. We explain the four parts, the numbers, and unanswered…
- News
Heavy-lift cargo drones are coming to Kenya, and they are aiming where Zipline isn’t
Kenya's drone delivery market gains a 25kg hybrid cargo drone as GDC teams up with local operator ThatcherX. Here's why.
- Business
Spiro acquires UK engineer Coexlion, picks Nairobi for its first African R&D base
Spiro acquires UK engineering firm Coexlion and plans Africa's first electric motorcycle R&D centre in Nairobi to localise design.
