November 01, 2023
Kenya: De-Carbonizing the Boda Boda Sector - a Major Step Towards Kenya's 32% Emissions Reduction Target
Unlike developed countries, where industries are primarily responsible for releasing tons of carbon into the atmosphere, in developing nations like Kenya, the transportation and… Read more »
Kenya: Mystery At Nyeri Terminus as Bees Perch on Matatu as Passengers Board
There was drama at the Nyeri bus stage on Wednesday when a swarm of bees descended on a matatu plying the Nyeri - Nanyuki route causing panic among matatu operators. Read more »
Kenya: SGR Charges to Increase By Between Sh500 and Sh1,500 From Jan 1
From January 1, 2023, the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) user will pay an additional Sh500 to Sh1,500 to travel between Nairobi and Mombasa. Read more »
October 26, 2023
Kenya: Three American Missionaries Die in Narok Car Crash
Three American missionaries were on Wednesday killed in a road accident near Ewaso-Nyiro airstrip on the Narok-Maasai Mara Game Reserve road. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Kenya: NTSA Raises Alarm Over Soaring Road Accidents and Fatalities in Kenya, 4000 Killed Annually
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has sounded the alarm regarding the rising number of accidents and fatalities on Kenyan roads. Read more »
October 24, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Airways Opts for Lufthansa's Schedconnect
Kenya Airways (KQ) will use the Lufthansa codeshare management solution, enhancing the airline's management of partner flight schedules. Read more »
October 19, 2023
Kenya: Traffic Update - Uhuru Highway Mombasa Bound Temporarily Closed for Maintenance
The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of the Mombasa-bound lanes of Uhuru Highway between Haile Selassie and Bunyala Roundabouts from… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Kenya: PS Mangeni in Road Accident That Claims Life of Boda Boda Rider
Micro, Medium, and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) Principal Secretary Susan Mang'eni, was on Monday involved in a road accident that claimed the life of a bodaboda operator along… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Named Africa's Leading Airline for the 5th Time
Kenya Airways (KQ) has been named Africa's Leading Airline for its economy and in-flight magazine (Msafiri) by the World Travel Awards. Read more »
October 16, 2023
Kenya: Kenyans Open to Investing in EVs to Mitigate Climate Change Effects #AfricaClimateHope
About seven in ten Kenyans are willing to invest in electric vehicles (EVs) to combat the effects of climate change, a new report reveals. Read more »
October 15, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Seeks Deeper China Ties to Upgrade Kenya's Infrastructure
Kenyan President William Ruto has expressed commitment to strengthen relations with China as he attended the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in China. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Makes First Trip to China for Belt and Road Initiative Conference
President William Ruto will meet with his Chinese Counterpart Xi Jinping during a three-day tour of Beijing as Nairobi looks to deepen bilateral ties with the East Asian nation. Read more »
October 14, 2023
Kenya: Belt and Road Initiative - a Road of Green Development for the New Era
Along Kenya's Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway, animals as tall as giraffes cross the railroad bridges easily through the large passages built for them. At solar farms in… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Airways Flight to London Cleared, No Security Threat Detected
UK security has cleared a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to London that was intercepted on Thursday afternoon due to what was described as a 'potential security threat.' Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Flight Diverted to London Airport Due to 'Potential Security Threat'
A Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to London was intercepted on Thursday afternoon due to what was described as a 'potential security threat.' Read more »
October 10, 2023
Kenya: KQ Confirms Medical Emergency on London-Bound Flight, Laud Crew Response
The Kenya Airways (KQ) Tuesday confirmed that one of its planes, a Boeing 787, declared a medical emergency after a passenger was taken ill on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Names New Agency to Probe Road, Rail and Maritime Accidents
The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a special unit dedicated to the investigations of accidents in the roads, rail, pipeline and maritime sectors. Read more »
October 09, 2023
Kenya: KQ Named Innovative, Impactful in Skyteam Awards
Kenya Airways (KQ) has received two awards from SkyTeam for being the first African carrier to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Africa to Europe. Read more »
Kenya: Matatu Operators to Access Cashless Payments Through SasaPay
Digital payments service provider SasaPay has rolled out a new solution that allows matatus to receive digital payments. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Kenya: 200 e-Bike Riders to Access Healthcare Coverage of Up to Sh200,000
200 eBee riders will access healthcare coverage of up to Sh200,000 through a deal with M-Tiba. Read more »
October 04, 2023
Kenya: KeNHA Urges Caution on Nairobi's Southern Bypass Following Multiple Accidents
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has urged motorists to exercise caution while using the Southern Bypass in Nairobi, following a series of accidents that have resulted… Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Defends Speed Bumps On Southern Bypass, Says Signage in Place
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has defended the ongoing works on Southern Bypass amid concerns over "shoddy" speed bumps. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Kenya: KQ, airBaltic Boost Connectivity With an Interline Deal
Kenya Airways (KQ) and airBaltic have signed an interline agreement that will allow passengers of both carriers to use single tickets. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Kenya: Togolese Airline Enters Kenya With Direct Lome-Nairobi Flights
Togolese passenger airline Asky Airlines started flying to Nairobi from Lome on Saturday as the company expanded its presence in East Africa. Read more »
September 30, 2023
Kenya: We Will Not Privatise the Port of Mombasa, President Ruto Affirms
President William Ruto has affirmed that the government is not planning to privatise the Port of Mombasa amid claims from a section of opposition leaders. Read more »