Transport & Travel
Discussing innovations, trends, and future outlook in the transport and logistics sectors, including apps and services.
- News
Little announces fare increase as fuel prices bite
Little is notifying customers of a new temporary fare increase, with the ride-hailing company saying it will now charge an…
- News
BasiGo starts local assembly of electric vans in Kenya, delivery of 500+ units begins this April
BasiGo has hit another important milestone in Kenya’s e-mobility journey. Last week, the company announced that it has started local…
- News
16% to 13% to 8%: Kenya’s Chaotic Fuel Price U-Turn, Explained
Two Legal Notices, two EPRA releases, two sets of prices, one day. Kenya's fuel market just had its most confusing…
- News
Craft Silicon’s TouristTap Now an Authorised Payment Option at Kenya’s Parks, Hotels and Attractions
Craft Silicon’s TouristTap approved across Kenya’s Parks and Hotels. Card to Till payments, refer all commissions and 24 hour support…
- News
Petrol and Diesel Prices Jump by Up to KES 40 as EPRA Announces Biggest Fuel Hike in Years
The government cut VAT from 16% to 13% and deployed KES 6.2 billion from the stabilisation fund. It was not…
- News
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.
- News
Autopax Launches Cheche Electric Motorcycle in Nairobi with 12 Battery Swap Stations
Cheche electric motorcycle and battery-swapping network go live in Nairobi as Autopax targets boda boda fleet operators.
- Interesting Reads
KeNHA didn’t “partner” with Waze: Debunking the latest government PR spin
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) took to social media this week to proudly announce a groundbreaking partnership with the…
- How To/ Explained
Artemis II Splashdown: How to Watch NASA’s Moon Crew Return to Earth
Four astronauts, one heat shield, and a 40,000 km/h ride through Earth's atmosphere.
- News
Fuel Dealers Warn Petrol Could Hit KES 231 as EPRA Review Looms
The Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya says the maths is simple: new shipments cost more, and the current KES 178…
- Opinion
Kenya Railways’ same-day parcel delivery service sounds smart, but what exactly is left for Posta Kenya?
Kenya Railways says it is preparing to launch a new Parcel Service that will offer same-day delivery between Nairobi and…
- Opinion
The Informal Economy Went Digital — And Nobody’s Calling It That
Africa's gig economy didn't create new jobs — it digitised the informal sector. The Ipsos data reframes what "future of…
- Business
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…
- Interesting Reads
Africa’s Ride-Hailing Boom Has a 97% Male Problem
Kenya’s ride-hailing sector has a 97% male dominance. Beyond the app, structural barriers are locking women out of a billion-dollar…
- Interesting Reads
Kenya’s $1 Billion Gig Economy Is Built on Workers Who Have No Plan B
While Kenya over-regulates ride-hailing, an unregulated KES 132 billion social e-commerce sector secretly dominates 42% of the local gig economy.
