Kenya Recruits for Electric Rail as Siemens Lands 350km/h Train Deal
Kenya Railways is recruiting specialists for Nairobi's electric commuter rail project as Siemens Mobility moves ahead with 350km/h high-speed trains in Vietnam. The two projects reveal how far Kenya has come—and what separates electric commuter rail from a true bullet train.
Nairobi Drainage Crisis Highlights Long-Standing Infrastructure and Planning Gaps
By Kipchumba LawiA report submitted to Metros by Kipchumba Lawi paints a detailed picture of Nairobi’s recurring drainage challenges, warning that the city’s infrastructure...
Kenya Dreamed of a 3-Hour Nairobi–Mombasa Train. So Why Did the Bullet Train Never Come?
More than 15 years ago, Kenya Railways was talking about a railway that could take passengers from Nairobi to...
Why Talanta and Kasarani Could Give Kenya an AFCON 2027 Transport Advantage
Kenya’s Talanta and Kasarani stadiums could stand out at AFCON 2027 because of their integration with Nairobi’s public transport, major roads, JKIA, hotels and planned commuter rail infrastructure.
What Nairobi Can Learn From Jakarta’s Smart City Model on Traffic, Matatus and Urban Services
Jakarta is connecting citizen reports, CCTV, artificial intelligence and public transport into a wider smart-city system. Its experience offers important lessons for Nairobi as the capital tackles traffic congestion, fragmented public transport and urban service challenges.
Kenya Changes EV Charging Tariff as Electric Mobility Demand Surges
Kenya has revised its electric mobility electricity tariff as rapidly growing electric bus, motorcycle and vehicle fleets drive a sharp increase in charging demand across the country.
Inside BasiGo’s Golden Dragon Electric Van: Francis Mungai Takes Metros Through Kenya’s 15-Seater EV
BasiGo Fleet Manager Francis Mungai takes Metros on a tour of the Golden Dragon electric van, revealing that several units have already been sold as schools and SACCOs embrace electric transport — while the ambulance market remains largely untapped.
Nairobi Speed Cameras: Roads, Reported Locations, Speed Limits and Penalties
NAIROBI, Kenya — Motorists driving across Nairobi are increasingly encountering fixed and mobile speed-enforcement operations as authorities enforce speed...
