Tag: Commuter
Kenya’s Dry Spell Gives Counties Final Window to Prepare for Potential Flood Season
NAIROBI — Kenya's unusually cool and dry weather is offering national and county governments a narrow opportunity to strengthen...
Why Kenyans Aren’t Buying Electric Scooters Despite Their Low Prices
Electric scooter Kenya searches have been rising as more affordable models enter the market. With some scooters selling for...
One Route, One Price? Inside Kenya’s Fare Reform
On most mornings in Nairobi, the first decision commuters make isn't whether to take a matatu—it's whether they can...
Nairobi’s BRT Line 2 Takes Shape as KeNHA and NaMATA Inspect Progress
By Metros ReporterSenior officials from the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and the Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA)...
Wilson Flight Reroute Plan Faces Senate Scrutiny
The government's proposal to reroute flight paths around Wilson Airport instead of demolishing buildings that violate aviation safety regulations...
Annual Vehicle Inspections Start July 1 — Why It’s Time to Demand Better Public Transport
From July 1, 2026, all vehicles older than four years in Kenya will undergo mandatory annual inspections under new...
Spiro Secures Sh27.8 Billion Investment to Accelerate Electric Mobility Expansion Across Africa
Electric mobility company Spiro has secured a $215 million (approximately Sh27.8 billion) equity investment to expand its electric vehicle...
Dar-es-salaam Unveils $985 Million Budget to Improve Public Transport and Regional Connectivity
Tanzania has announced a major $985 million budget for the Ministry of Works for the 2026/27 financial year as...
NTSA Introduces New Out-of-Court Traffic Fines System Starting June 1
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced a new traffic enforcement framework that will allow motorists to...
AFCON 2027: Kenya and Tanzania Put Public Transport at the Centre of Major Rail and BRT Plans
Kenya and Tanzania have placed public transport at the centre of their preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of...
Dar es Salaam BRT May Introduce Facial and Palm Recognition for Passengers
The Dar Rapid Transit Agency (DART) management has announced that it is considering introducing facial and palm recognition technology...
Nairobi’s Electric Bus Revolution Expands as New School and Commuter EV Buses Hit the Roads
Nairobi’s transition toward cleaner public transport continues gaining momentum after BasiGo unveiled new electric school buses and commuter EV...
