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
PRIME Kenya-assembled vehicles rise 11pc as more models are introduced More dealers plan to assemble more models locally to take advantage of tax incentives offered by the government
PRIME KQ issues profit warning on lower passenger numbers The airline attributes the performance to a drop in passenger numbers following grounding of some of its large aircrafts
PRIME SGR revenues rise 20pc on more cargo, travellers Cargo trains have remained the major revenue engine for the SGR since the service was launched in 2017.
PRIME Dealers hurt as shortage of number plates resurfaces Dealers say the shortage has persisted for the past three weeks even as the National Transport and Safety Authority remains mum
PRIME Jambojet eyes West, Southern Africa routes with new planes Jambojet currently flies to six destinations from its primary hub in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Mombasa, Eldoret, Kisumu, Malindi, Ukunda (Diani) and Lamu.
PRIME Logistics operators threaten strike over port congestion Transporters and clearing and forwarding agents are also engaging the County Government of Mombasa for space, where they can deposit containers that shipping lines refuse to accept, allowing the...
PRIME KeNHA mulls plan to provide non-toll alternative routes for upcoming expressway Kenha said the mapped alternatives will be published to the public so motorists can plan journeys without using the toll road.
PRIME Embakasi route beats Ruiru to top Nairobi train earnings Revenues on the Nairobi–Embakasi route jumped 36 percent to Sh17.9 million in six months, dethroning Ruiru as the city’s most lucrative commuter line.
PRIME Shippers warn of delays on Mombasa port record traffic The port is braced for record vessel traffic in the next few weeks as traders rush to stock up ahead of the December festivities.
PRIME Nairobi Expressway losses widen to Sh1.8bn amid traffic surge The losses point to the struggles of what is hailed as Kenya’s first significant and visible private partnership project.
PRIME KQ, Qatar Airways open 19 destinations in codeshare deal Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways have signed an agreement to market each other’s flights.
PRIME KCAA halts operations at JKIA as Raila mourners throng facility JKIA briefly shut down as mourners entered restricted areas ahead of Raila Odinga’s body, causing flight delays.
PRIME Raila’s funeral sends Kisumu airfares sky-high Airfares on the Nairobi–Kisumu route have surged sharply ahead of the burial of former prime minister Raila Odinga.
PRIME KQ faces cash penalties for traveller flight delays Airlines already offer some level of customer service when they cause flight cancellations or severe delays, such as re-routing, conditioned vouchers, meals and accommodation.
PRIME Comesa watchdog clears divisive airlines deal on Nairobi-London route British Airways, Qatar Airways and the Spanish carrier Iberia granted conditional approval for a joint business agreement.
PRIME Royal Enfield rides into Kenya’s premium motorcycle market Royal Enfield enters Kenya, challenging BMW dealer Inchcape and other premium motorcycle brands for a share of the high-end market.
