Commuter Updates

Why You Must Get Out of Your Car on the Likoni Ferry: 5 Reasons That Might Surprise You

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. Copy

Delta’s Premium Seats Now Out-Earn Economy. Kenya Airways Has 30 Per Dreamliner.

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
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Government Raises Fuel Prices, Matatus Raise Fares — And Kenyans Are Expected to Pay for Everyone’s Failures

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.

You Could Be Fined or Even Jailed on Kenya’s SGR for These 5 Surprising Things — Number 3 Might Shock You

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.

Bolt Launches Bolt Plus in Kenya: What KSh 280 Monthly Subscription Means for Passengers

Bolt has launched Bolt Plus in Kenya, offering up to 10% ride cashback, priority driver matching and free deliveries for KSh 280 monthly. Here is what passengers should know.

George Ruto-Linked Baba Yaga Matatu Crashes Into Ditch in Nairobi

Baba Yaga, the famous customised Rongai matatu associated with George Ruto, was reported to have ended up in a ditch on Tuesday night, with videos of the vehicle circulating online.

What to Do If a Boda Boda Knocks You Down on a Pavement in Kenya

You are walking along a pedestrian pavement in Nairobi when traffic slows to a crawl. A boda boda rider...

Emirates to Bring Airbus A350 to Nairobi as Premium Economy Debuts in Kenya

Emirates will introduce its Airbus A350 on the Dubai–Nairobi route from October 25, 2026, bringing Premium Economy to Kenya for the first time as the airline expands its Nairobi operations.