Transport & Travel
Discussing innovations, trends, and future outlook in the transport and logistics sectors, including apps and services.
- 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…
- 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.…
- 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.
- 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…
- Business
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
- Business
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.
- Business
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.
- Business
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.
- News
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.
- Business
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.
- Business
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.
- Business
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.
