KQ unit Fahari Aviation shifts flying taxis target launch date to 2028 Airlines worldwide are racing to secure new revenue streams through this emerging technology, which offers them a sustainable solution for navigating congested urban areas.
Bidco now expands into breakfast cereals and snacks with new buyout The latest deal deepens the range of products under Bidco, which in 2018 launched a beverages plant.
I&M Bank opens nine new branches in expansion The lender ultimately aims to raise its reach in the country to 100 outlets by the end of next year under its three-year strategy dubbed iMara 3.0.
PRIME Bolt’s revenues fall Sh1.2bn as rival Uber closes the gap Disclosures tabled in Parliament show that Bolt made Sh2.45 billion in the period to June 2024, a drop of 25 percent from the Sh3.27 billion made the previous year.
PRIME Airlines boost cargo capacity as demand rebounds A spot check showed that airlines have expanded their cargo capacity and routes with an eye on bigger business.
PRIME Yego breaks ranks with Uber on fees for boda bodas Yego wants the State to lower the commission that boda boda operators pay to 15 percent.
Kenya Airways suspends Mauritius flights on cyclone risks KQ operates daily flights to Mauritius from its Jomo Kenyatta International Airport hub.
PRIME KRC wagons, coaches expansion hit by Sh7 billion funding cut Treasury has reduced funding for kenya Railways causing the firm to freeze the acquisition of SGR flat wagons, wagons and passenger coaches.
KQ boost passenger capacity with leased Boeing plane The Boeing 737-800 aircraft has been acquired through a lease deal from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) and has a capacity of 170 seats.
PRIME Comesa watchdog probes KQ flight delays The probe comes amidst changing fortunes for the airline which marked its first half-year profit in 11 years for the period to June 2024.
Kebs suspends Chinese steel maker on poor quality claims The Kebs suspension comes amid a rise in the number of buildings collapsing, with some deaths being reported.
PRIME New car sales decline 2.7pc on high cost of bank loans Fresh orders processed by firms such as Isuzu East Africa, CFAO Motors Kenya and Simba Corporation fell further last year from 11,370 units in 2023.
PRIME South Sudan central bank threatens to revoke Stanbic licence over airline cash row The regulator ordered Stanbic to cease any further actions or operations that may contravene existing regulations or obstruct ongoing investigations.
PRIME Sand dealers face a Sh4m fine for night transport in new law The fee for processing permits for the transportation of sand has been retained at Sh3,000.
PRIME Businessman loses fight over seized 23 overweight buses The court dismissed a petition by the owner of the buses, saying that KeNHA had not infringed on his right to property as the agency was lawfully discharging its legal mandate.
PRIME Woman assaulted by Super Metro bus crew awarded Sh420,000 Court rules Super Metro and the bus owner are liable for the actions of the crew and ordered them to jointly compensate Wairimu Muthoni Wachira.
PRIME Higher inspection charges loom as NTSA decries low charge NTSA put its budget shortfall at Sh550 million in the year that ended June 2023, adding that the cash crunch has hurt its inability to provide services.
Omani airline launches Sh17,000 JKIA-Muscat flights On average, a flight between Nairobi and Oman's capital Muscat takes about five hours and covers 3,597 kilometers or 1942 nautical miles.
PRIME Airlines eye expansion in 2025 Kenya Airways is also set to stay aggressive with its expansionism strategy in 2025.
PRIME How new special power tariff has spurred electric vehicle uptake The uptake of electric vehicles in Kenya has grown nearly fourfold since the State introduced a special subsidised tariff.
PRIME Airlines double fares as Christmas holiday nears Domestic flights from Nairobi to various towns including Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret are fully booked ahead of the festivities.
Kenha to close Southern Bypass for 10 days for bridge repairs The repairs, which will last until January 5 next year, will involve replacing expansion joints on three bridges along the road.
PRIME Dealers question how unregistered cars left Mombasa port The National Transport and Safety Authority directed dealers to register all unlisted vehicles in their showrooms and yards by Monday.
KQ eyes JKIA-Gatwick direct flights to expand UK market The airline said that it will operate three-night flights a week from JKIA to Gatwick starting July 2.
Jambojet warns of flight delays after plane hits pole at JKIA The airline said the incident happened during maintenance activities.
