PRIME A quarter of EVs end up as digital taxis, driving expansion of e-mobility The Ministry of Roads and Transport revealed in the recently launched E-mobility policy that Kenya’s EV uptake has skyrocketed since 2022, with the number of EVs on Kenyan roads growing from just...
PRIME Operators say electric buses make more profit, cut costs Electric buses are reshaping Nairobi’s public transport, with local startups proving e-mobility is profitable and scalable.
PRIME Disruptions, higher costs as some Wilson flights shift to JKIA Rehabilitation works at Wilson Airport are pushing some domestic flights to JKIA, adding costs for airlines and inconvenience for passengers.
PRIME Pressure for expansion as Mombasa port cargo traffic jumps 11 percent KPA data showed import and export volumes rose, with imports increasing 20.1 percent to 36 million tonnes in 2025.
PRIME Mombasa port congestion triggers financial losses The increasing cost of cargo delivery at the port has shifted vessel patterns, with shippers now preferring to call at Dar es Salaam instead of Kenya.
PRIME Connectivity, codeshares usher new era of aviation growth Domestic carriers have taken advantage of the strong uptick in local travel as they carve profitable niches and expand their capacity to meet demand.
PRIME South African Airways now Africa’s most punctual, overtakes KQ, Ethiopian South African flag carrier emerged as Africa’s most punctual airline in 2025, despite operating a significantly smaller fleet and route network than its East African rivals.
PRIME Kenya travel agents oppose IATA global billing overhaul Kenya Association of Travel Agents fear IATA remittance plan could push local agencies out of business.
PRIME Motorcycle registrations overtake 2024 numbers on easing credit Analysts say recovery has largely been driven by improved access to credit, easing interest rates, and renewed investment by operators in delivery services and ride-hailing platforms.
PRIME Court backs dismissal of JKIA officer over miraa transport breach A JKIA security officer was rightfully fired for allowing a consignment of miraa to pass through a passenger terminal, court rules.
PRIME Isuzu wins Sh7bn police vehicle leasing deal Isuzu delivered 95 vehicles to the government in the first phase of the deal, valued at Sh600 million.
PRIME KQ exits Eldoret route nearly two years after return Kenya Airways halts flights to Eldoret as capacity constraints and rising operational costs reshape its domestic network.
PRIME Why air fares keep rising and how they are set Kenya’s airfares are rising due to dynamic pricing, higher costs, and limited aircraft, hitting travellers even off-peak.
PRIME How infrastructure gaps are slowing Kenya’s EV takeoff The challenge in Kenya is no longer EV viability, but whether infrastructure can keep pace with growing fleets.
PRIME Traffic fines jump 64pc to Sh434m as police step up enforcement The surge reflects a year of heightened road policing, marked by crackdowns on speeding, drunk driving, unroadworthy vehicles, and non-compliance with licensing and insurance requirements.
PRIME Domestic carriers raise 2026 air fares on rising demand Off-peak fares on major domestic routes such as Nairobi–Mombasa, Nairobi–Kisumu and Nairobi–Eldoret are set to rise by up to Sh2,000 for a one-way ticket.
PRIME Why funeral insurance is gaining ground, but WhatsApp fundraisers rule Cultural resistance, low trust in insurers and the rise of digital fundraisers mean families still turn to WhatsApp and crowdfunding when death strikes.
PRIME Biting shortage of spare parts slows down aviation industry Live plane tracking data shows that as 2025 closes, at least 17 aircraft registered in Kenya are currently grounded and have been for most of the year, severely constraining airlines’ capacity...
PRIME Kenya Airways deploys restored plane to meet festive season demand The returned Embraer along with another aircraft expected to resume operations before the end of the year, will significantly boost KQ’s capacity, improve revenues, and ease operations.
PRIME New vehicle sales in 11 months surpass entire 2024 total The automotive market is rebounding, with new vehicle sales hitting 12,427 units in the first 11 months of 2025.
PRIME Kenyan airlines eye flights to Arusha as new airport opens Currently, Kenyans travelling to Arusha must either go by road or use Kilimanjaro International Airport, 53 kilometres away.
PRIME Safarilink eyes Kisumu as a regional hub on Uganda entry Safarilink is also reinforcing the route through strategic partnerships.
PRIME Gulf Energy pushes for railway transport of Turkana crude oil Proposed construction of the railway is a shift from the earlier plan to build an export pipeline from the oilfields to the port of Lamu.
PRIME Jambojet now leads African airlines in filling up planes Jambojet was the third leading in 2023, coming after South African budget airline Safair and Air Mauritius.
PRIME Traders spooked as Maersk introduces new fees on Kenya cargo Kenya's largest shipping line, this week announced it will introduce operational cost imports fee effective December 1, 2025
