Transport & Travel
Discussing innovations, trends, and future outlook in the transport and logistics sectors, including apps and services.
- 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…
- Cars
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.
- News
NTSA’s Automated Instant Fines Are Live: The Unanswered Questions Behind Kenya’s Traffic AI
Kenya has launched automated NTSA traffic cameras issuing instant SMS fines, sparking serious concerns about fairness, accuracy, and hidden extortion.
- News
Emirates brings split-payments to Kenya via Cellulant to bypass mobile money limits
Booking an international flight from Nairobi can feel like a budgeting exercise disguised as wanderlust. You find a decent fare,…
- Opinion
BasiGo’s Bold Bet: Can Scheduled Electric Buses Tame Nairobi’s Chaotic Transit?
How BasiGo's scheduled electric buses and innovative Jenga partnership model aim to formalize Nairobi's chaotic matatu transit system.
- News
The KES 500 QISJ Paywall: Why Kenya’s Used Car Mileage Scams Are About to Get Worse
Kenya's free QISJ mileage check is dead. Discover why the new KES 500 NipponCheck paywall fuels used car odometer fraud.
