It’s been a year since one of the world’s biggest automotive companies, Volkswagen, bet on tiny and landlocked Rwanda as part of its expansion strategy in Africa. Since the 1950s, the German automaker has assembled cars in South Africa, and later in Nigeria and Kenya. The carmaker’s renewed interest in Africa is driven by the demand […]
Expansion of the Dar es Salaam Port under the Dar es Salaam Maritime Gateway Project (DMGP) has reached 50 per cent. The project is aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the port for the benefit of private and public stakeholders, raising the flow of cargo from around 20 million tonnes to 28 million tonnes annually. […]
Road and air travel are the top means of transportation in Africa, but there are not a lot of largely successful airlines in many countries on the continent. Many of the top airlines in Africa are owned by the government or are franchises of major European airlines. Airlines are hugely popular in Africa because many […]
– KAA and KQ are yet to engage the public in the participation process but will do that at the right stage, says proposal. – KQ maintained the business model has been proven successful in many other countries. Kenya Airways has denied claims it rushed into a deal to take over management of the Jomo […]
The United States overtook Europe to become the world’s second largest market for electric cars last year, according to a report Wednesday that accused EU carmakers of holding back sales ahead of new emissions rules. China remained in the top spot in 2018 with more than a million electric vehicles (EV) sold, followed by the […]
Taxi-hailing firm Uber has introduced a new safety measure that requires vehicle owners to first acquire an electronic chip windscreen sticker from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). The sticker allows identification and authentication of car ownership before they are certified to offer its service. Uber in a notice to vehicle owners last week […]
Kerb, a global parking app which allows you to rent your private space to anyone who needs parking for their car, bike, boat or helicopter, has officially launched in Kenya and could help you earn a little extra money. So how does it work? It’s a bit like ‘Airbnb for Parking’: homeowners can rent out their […]
The sunshine town of Mombasa is a hub of activities for all ages. All are welcomed into its abyss of never-ending fun. It isn’t dubbed “Mombasa raha” for nothing. Wild Waters For the young souls, Mombasa has countless places to visit that promise to be worth their time. One particular place is the amazing Wild […]
Construction works of US $3.5m world class cruise ship terminal at the Port of Mombasa is set to be completed in August next year. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary (CS) Najib Balala confirmed the reports and said that completion of the cruise ship terminal will be in time for the cruise season in November. Modern cruise ship terminal […]
Police have arrested a Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) employee and an intern who were captured on camera stealing property of an airlines company. The two were reportedly caught on camera stealing luggage straps at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), on Saturday, February 16. In a tweet seen by TUKO.co.ke, on Saturday, February 16, the Directorate […]