Jared Ombasa A Kenyan technology company is seeking to change how people travel by connecting private car owners with passengers heading in the same direction, allowing them to share fuel costs while introducing digital tools to improve safety and convenience. Changa Fuel, a shared mobility platform developed by Selluh Technologies, is positioning itself as an alternative for … Read more
Nairobi’s streets are becoming open-air photography studios. As county authorities move to recognise street photographers, some welcome the change while others fear growing competition could threaten their livelihoods. Could Nairobi become Africa’s most photographed city?
Kenya’s Ebola cases have reached seven. Here are the symptoms to know, how to protect yourself on public transport, and why commuters should plan quietly for the possibility of movement restrictions.
Passengers crossing the Likoni Channel are required to leave their vehicles, but why? From the danger of sinking cars to insurance complications and emergency evacuations, here are five reasons behind this important ferry safety rule.
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Delta Air Lines is betting on premium passengers with 101 premium seats on its new Airbus A350-1000. Kenya Airways operates just 30 business-class seats on each Dreamliner. Could the American airline’s strategy offer lessons for Kenya’s national carrier? Copy
The government has increased fuel prices, and matatu owners now want fares raised by 10%. But who is protecting commuters? Metros Kenya examines the role of the government, EPRA, the Ministry of Transport and matatu operators in Kenya’s growing transport costs.
Did you know that certain actions aboard Kenya’s Madaraka Express could attract fines or even imprisonment? Discover five surprising SGR passenger rules, from ticket transfers and First Class seating to prohibited items and emergency equipment.
Why do some electric buses allow standing passengers? BasiGo’s Francis Mungai explains passenger-load testing, ventilation, battery safety and the differences between city buses and conventional diesel matatus in Kenya.
By Metros Kenya | Metros Exchange For many Nairobi residents, getting to work means waking up early, joining long matatu queues, spending time in traffic and repeating the same routine in the evening. But imagine a different morning. Instead of waiting at a bus stop, you unplug your electric scooter, leave home at your preferred … Read more
By Kipchumba Lawi A report submitted to Metros by Kipchumba Lawi paints a detailed picture of Nairobi’s recurring drainage challenges, warning that the city’s infrastructure is increasingly unable to cope with rapid urbanisation, environmental degradation, and rising rainfall variability. The report outlines how seasonal flooding has become a persistent urban risk affecting transport, public health, … Read more