Transport & Travel
Discussing innovations, trends, and future outlook in the transport and logistics sectors, including apps and services.
- News
You can now send DHL parcels from 60 Rubis petrol stations in Kenya
DHL and Rubis Energy Kenya are turning 60 Rubis petrol stations into DHL drop-off points for local and international parcels.
- Cars
Honda makes electric mountain bike debut with all-new RN0
Honda unveiled the RN0, its first electric mountain bike, built with Rotwild, sold through selected Honda motorcycle dealers from 2027.
- News
Kenya extends the 50mg/kg sulphur limit on petrol and diesel into 2027
Kenya extended its 50mg/kg sulphur limit for petrol and diesel by six months, keeping higher-sulphur fuel at pumps into 2027.
- News
Uber Parking lets drivers reserve a space before they arrive
Uber Parking brings SpotHero reservations to select US cities, with facility refund rules and membership credits. Kenya has no timetable.
- News
Independent petrol stations told to stop buying fuel priced above EPRA’s wholesale caps
Independent stations told to stop buying fuel from oil companies that charge above EPRA's wholesale caps, with stock-outs already reported.
- News
Benin, Ghana and Rwanda have tested cross-border digital IDs
Benin, Ghana and Rwanda linked national ID systems and verified identity on made-up records. A controlled pilot targets early 2027.
- News
Airbnb’s new house rules stop hosts asking guests to strip beds, wash dishes, or hand over IDs
Airbnb hosts generally can't ask guests to strip beds, wash dishes or take rubbish off-site on bookings from 20th November.
- Cars
Why used cars in Kenya may cost more in 2027
Kenya's used car age limit may tighten in 2027. We checked five reasons prices could rise, and which ones hold.
- News
Petrol rises to KES 226.96 in Nairobi and kerosene jumps KES 28.49
EPRA raises Nairobi fuel prices from midnight: petrol KES 226.96, diesel KES 227.76 and kerosene KES 219.87 until 14th November.
- Cars
Toyota dealer CFAO Mobility Kenya takes over Case IH tractors in Kenya
CFAO Mobility Kenya now runs Case IH tractors in Kenya. Customers keep orders and contacts, and CFAO promises easier parts.
- Startups
Moove ends Nigerian operations one month after Uber exit
Moove exits Nigeria after Uber's departure, promising eligible drivers vehicle ownership without further vehicle payments and free cars for staff.
- Cars
EV charging stations in Kenya can now use unlimited power on the KES 16 e-mobility tariff
EPRA scrapped the 15,000 kWh monthly cap on Kenya's EV charging tariff, backdated to July 2025, and added night-rate conditions.
- Business
Kenya Airways hires Sabre and Branchspace to rebuild how you book a flight
Kenya Airways is replacing its Amadeus reservations system with Sabre, and hiring Branchspace to rebuild its booking, check-in and rewards.
- Business
CMA says Dangote refinery IPO has not been submitted for approval in Kenya
CMA says the Dangote refinery IPO has not been filed for approval in Kenya. What Kenyans buying shares should check.
- Interesting Reads
No, Kenya’s passport did not fall 52 places
Henley has Kenya 69th with 70 destinations. Another index has it 120th. Counting rows, the two rankings agree.
