China unveils a 600km/h world’s fastest maglev train
China has unveiled a new high-speed train capable of a top speed of 600 kilometers per hour. The maglev train, the world’s fastest ground vehicle...
Transport
Lamu Port to receive additional handling equipment by December
Lamu Port is scheduled to receive new Port Handling Equipment by December this year amid increased cargo movement at the facility. Speaking when the port...
Didi: Chinese ride-hailing giant makes $68bn US debut
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Global has ended its first day on the New York Stock Exchange with a valuation of $68.49bn (£49.6bn). That is even...
President Kenyatta to commission Lamu Port on Thursday
President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to commission the new multibillion shilling Lamu Port on Thursday according to Coast Regional Commissioner (RC) John Elungata. Elungata said...
Mombasa Port cargo volume grows 10.7% in the first quarter
The Port of Mombasa handled 9.54 million tons in the first quarter of the year 2021 compared to 8.62 million tons in a similar period...
Gov’t acquires new ferry, commuter coaches to ease social distancing
The government has bought a new ferry to allow for adequate social distancing for residents crossing the Likoni Channel. Transport CS James Macharia while giving...
Ksh2.4 trillion needed for transport, housing projects
Kenya needs 2.4 trillion shillings to finance projects in transport, infrastructure, Housing and Urban development between now and the year 2022. This is based on...
Gov’t to provide land for Kshs 2.6 trillion housing project
The government has identified over 7, 000 acres of land, where one million housing units will be constructed at a cost of Kshs 2.6 trillion....
Uber and Sidian Bank to launch Kshs 10b programme
By Grace Maina Transportation service Uber and Sidian Bank announced on Wednesday that they have partnered to launch an innovative Uber Vehicle Solutions Programme. The...