Transport & Travel
Discussing innovations, trends, and future outlook in the transport and logistics sectors, including apps and services.
- Business
Why Your Next Flight to Doha Will Have Better Internet Than Your House
Starlink on Qatar Airways delivers 500 Mbps, 25ms latencyโfaster than most home internet. Here's why it matters for travelers.
- News
Uber Drops Visa Payments in Kenya in Major Shift
Uber discontinues Visa card payments in Kenya due to rising processing costs, pivoting to M-Pesa and mobile money alternatives.
- Startups
Clea wants to fix Nigeriaโs import nightmare with blockchain rails
Nigerian fintech Clea exits stealth with $4M processed, offering importers a blockchain alternative to traditional cross-border bank payments.
- News
NTSA issues speed governor tampering warning as festive travel peaks in Kenya
Kenyaโs National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a fresh speed governor tampering warning, cautioning public service vehicle (PSV)…
- News
Kenya hands second-generation Smart Driving License supply to Pesa Print in a KES 45B deal for 21 years
After months of speculation and alarming audit reports regarding the backlog at the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the…
- News
Spiro Kenya backlash explained: Battery repossessions, remote lockouts, and the EV model under fire
Spiro Kenyaโs electric motorbikes were once marketed as a lifeline for boda boda riders squeezed by high fuel prices. By…
- News
The US bets $150 million on Ziplineโs drones in Africaโwith strings attached
The US awards Zipline $150 million to scale African drone delivery, contingent on local governments committing to long-term operational costs
- Interesting Reads
The Great Tech Migration: Computing degrees drive 74% surge in UK visas
New data reveals a 74% surge in Kenyan students entering UK universities, driven by a massive demand for computing degrees.
- News
Jetour Enters Kenya with 4 New SUVs, KES 1.4B Local Assembly Plan
Jetour launches 4 new SUVs in Kenya with disruptive pricing and a KES 1.4B local assembly investment.
- News
Uber is giving away free morning boda rides in Kenya all week
To celebrate its 10th anniversary in Kenya, Uber is offering free Uber Boda rides during morning rush hour until October…
- News
Hayoโs New Platform Aims to Unlock the eSIM Revolution for African Operators
Hayo's white-label eSIM platform enables African telecom operators to launch services faster, cheaper, without building infrastructure from scratch.
- News
Sinotruk Taps Local Assembly Giant KVM to Tackle Surging Truck Demand in Kenya
Sinotruk partners with Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers to assemble trucks locally, a strategic move to meet surging market demand in Kenya.
- News
Uberโs Next Ride is a Safari Through a National Park
Uber now offers on-demand, guided safari tours through Nairobi National Park, which can be booked directly via its app.
- Business
Pakistanโs Buscaro raises $2M to bring order to the chaos of urban commuting
Pakistani startup Buscaro raises $2 million to scale its tech-enabled B2B commuting service for companies and schools.
- Business
Buupass is building the digital backbone for Africaโs transport network
Kenyan startup Buupass is rapidly expanding its network, digitizing transport and logistics for 13 new operators across East Africa.
