Every day, millions of drivers around the world engage in a dangerous and addictive game: trying to beat the GPS time estimate. The game is simple: enter your destination on your GPS device or app, and try to arrive faster than the estimated time of arrival. Sounds fun, right? Wrong. This game has serious consequences […]
Tag: Transport
How to Evade Toll Charges on the Nairobi Expressway
Kenyans using the Nairobi Expressway are expected to pay between KShs 120 and 1800 as toll fees for the road once Bob the Builder is done with the construction. This is something Kenyans are not happy about. Nobody likes bills, leave alone bills to pay for a road that is built on public land, that […]
Kenya Power Calls on the Poor to Embrace Electric vehicles
Kenya Power has called on Kenyans who cannot afford petrol to consider using electric cars as their primary means of transport. Seeking to cash in on the high fuel prices, Kenya Power said that electricity prices are fairly stable and those complaining should take action and use electric cars. “Complaining never makes anything better. Just […]
6 Kinatwa SACCO drivers to Participate in the WRC Safari Rally Kenya
The WRC Safari Rally Kenya has been injected with new energy after six Kinatwa Sacco drivers confirmed that they will be participating in the rally slated for 24th – 27th June 2021. Confirming the participation, Tourism CS Najib Balala said that the inclusion of local talent into the rally would teach the world that there […]
Matatus Can Now Carry Full Capacity
Public Service Vehicles in Kenya have now been allowed to carry to full capacity, after more than an year of carrying not more than 60% of their capacity. The directive issued by the court follows complains from our readers – most of who use matatus – that trains and planes were doing a full capacity […]
Senior Government Drivers Will Soon Get their Own Drivers
Senior government drivers in Kenya will now enjoy the benefit of having their own drivers following the signing of a new collective bargaining agreement. From July 2021, drivers attached to VIP service will get an assigned driver to help them run their errands so that they do not have to drive themselves. This will give […]
2NK Sacco Faults GoK over Slow Vaccine Rollout
The famous 2NK SACCO has lashed out at the Government of Kenya over laxity in the Covi-19 vaccine rollout. Arguing that even a garden slug would have performed better than GoK, the SACCO chair said that the government was causing Kenyans unnecessary pain, and it should have left the vaccination work to experienced hands such […]
Kenya Power Seeks Monopoly of Electric Vehicle Charging in Kenya
Kenya Power has sought a monopoly for charging all electric vehicles in Kenya, setting the stage for tears and pain in the future of transport in Kenya. The electric utility firm that is known for daily reminding Kenyans that it exists wants to have control of all charging of electric vehicles in Kenya, raising questions […]
Amazing Story of Kenya Mpya Driver who Went Ahead to Become a Pilot in Qatar
When life hands you a lemon, you make a lemonade out of it. In times of corona, you make a concoction that can be used to prevent corona, as proved by the Tanzanians. That is the story of a Kenyan man who has moved from being a Kenya Mpya driver to a pilot in Qatar. […]
NTSA Wants all PSV Passengers to Wear Helmets
All public service vehicle passengers will now be required to don helmets, according to the new regulations released by the National Transport and Safety Authority. In a bold new move to tame the rising cases of road accident fatalities, passengers will be required to wear helmets while the vehicle is in motion, lack of which […]