Transport

The Kenya Transporters Association has condemned the reported detention of Kenyan drivers leaders by Ugandan authorities. The arrests followed the leaders role in resolving a trucking standoff between Uganda and South Sudan. Drivers have launched a strike at the Malaba and Busia borders disrupting cargo movement.

May 11, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Ride-hailing drivers in Kenya have threatened a nationwide strike today over rising fuel costs and low fares set by app companies.

The 2025 Citizen Perception Survey by 'Cali cómo vamos' shows motorcycles have become Cali's primary transport mode, overtaking the MIO system. 26% of residents use private motorcycles daily, compared to 21% for MIO. This shift marks a major change in urban mobility.

April 29, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has written to President William Ruto expressing dissatisfaction over Nairobi County's Ksh4,000 parking fees. The group states that the fee consumes 16 percent of a truck's daily gross revenue. They propose reducing it to Ksh800 to boost compliance and curb corruption.

Deutsche Bahn announced it will keep ICE ticket prices stable for twelve months starting May 1. CEO Evelyn Palla revealed this in Bild am Sonntag. It marks the second year without the usual December price hike in long-distance services.

April 25, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

At least four people died and around 30 others are receiving treatment in hospitals following separate road accidents on Friday night across Kenya, including a major traffic snarl-up on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. The crashes were reported in Nakuru, North Rift, Makueni, Taita-Taveta, and Homa Bay counties.