Tag: Public Transport Kenya

Kenya’s Electric Bus Revolution Is Gaining Speed, But the Infrastructure Question Remains

Kenya is rapidly embracing electric public transport as operators and Saccos increasingly add electric buses to their fleets. Companies...

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...

Fuel Prices Are Changing Nairobi’s Commuting Habits, but Public Transport Still Has a Long Way to Go

By Metros ReporterEvery increase in fuel prices sends ripples through Nairobi's transport system, but the latest surge is doing...

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...

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...

Why the Matatu Strike Was Rational, Not Malicious

The argument that matatu operators should simply raise fares to match rising fuel costs sounds logical on paper. But...

Electric Buses in Nairobi Held Back by Road Design and Poor Staging

Nairobi is investing in electric mobility, integrated transport planning, and high-level policy dialogue—but the physical city those systems are...

Viral Bus Windscreen Smash Linked to Personal Dispute, Not Fare Row

Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria has clarified that the woman seen in...