Kenya Weighs Alternate Export Routes as Gulf Crisis Disrupts Supply Chains
Officials say the crisis is not only hitting direct exports to Gulf markets but also disrupting transshipment routes that connect Kenya to Europe, Asia and North America.
The Strait of Hormuz: What We Know So Far
Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels, ending a seven-week disruption that has upended economies and societies across the globe, the country's foreign minister said on Friday.
Kenya Pipeline to Remain on Catholic Church Land Despite Invalid Deal
An Eldoret court has ruled that an underground oil pipeline can remain on land owned by the Catholic Church, even though the agreement used to justify it was found to be invalid.SGR Could Gain Traction as Road Carriers Struggle with Fragmented Fares Post-VAT Cut
For cost-sensitive travellers, the train’s fixed pricing, particularly the KSh 1,500 economy option, may become increasingly attractive amid fare uncertainty in the road sector.Roam Launches Fast-Charging E-Motorcycle for Boda Bida Riders
Roam, a Nairobi-based electric bike maker, has introduced a new electric motorcycle that adds more than one kilometer of range for every minute of charging,Kenya's Pipeline Network Strains to Keep Pace as Exports Rise by 40%
Kenya's petroleum infrastructure is under pressure from both ends, with export-bound pipeline throughput up 39.9% in two years and domestic LPG consumption reaching a record 414,861 metric tonnes in FY2024/25. Three new LPG import terminals from Taifa Gas, Lake Gas and a KPC joint venture are under development and will more than triple Kenya's current 37,335-tonne receiving capacity when complete. Uganda alone accounts for 65% of transit volumes through the KPC network.
Associated Motors Closes Shop After Losing 60 Year Isuzu Franchise
Family Bank appointed joint receivers over Associated Motors Limited and Sclaters Holdings Limited on 9 April 2026, weeks after Isuzu East Africa terminated its nearly 60-year dealership agreement with Associated Motors. The receiverships cover charged properties in Nairobi and Eldoret secured under charges dated August 2021. Separately, I&M Bank placed Jamii Distributors (E.A) Limited under administration on 1 April 2026. All three appointments were handled by Anant Bhatt LLP of Mombasa.Saudi Arabia Fears Yemeni Houthis Might Blockade Crucial Red Sea Strait
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by the U.S Navy has escalated fears of retaliation by Iranian-backed Yemeni Houthis across a narrow strait in the Red Sea called the Bab al-MandebKenya's Truckers Mull Hiking Costs By 14% After Diesel Price Surge
Road freight costs in Kenya are set to rise by about 13% to 14% following a record jump in diesel prices, according to an industry advisory that signals an imminent increase in transport tariffsNew Vehicle Transfer Fee Masks NTSA's Revenue Collapse
NTSA posted a near-breakeven deficit of KSh 9.1Mn in FY2025, down from KSh 472.37Mn in FY2024, after the National Treasury approved vehicle transfer ownership fees as AIA, generating KSh 1.24Bn. Total revenue grew 1.29% to KSh 3.89Bn. Number plate revenue halved to KSh 818Mn. GoK recurrent grants fell 67% to KSh 180Mn. The EU disbursed nothing. Total expenditure rose 10.6% to KSh 4.32Bn. Cash fell 43% to KSh 186.77Mn. The Auditor-General issued a qualified opinion.Kenya’s EV Growth Still Has Little Impact on Power Demand
Electric mobility consumption remained dwarfed even by public utilities such as street lighting, which used 66.41 GWh over the same period.Connecting Africa’s Growth, Interview with Egidio Monteiro, CEO DHL Global Forwarding, Sub-Saharan Africa
Africa’s trade potential remains constrained by border inefficiencies, infrastructure gaps, and limited shipment visibility. Closer collaboration between governments and the private sector, alongside corridor-based investment and greater digital integration, will be key to unlocking more seamless intra-African trade. At the same time, sustainability is rising up the agenda. With DHL Group targeting net-zero emissions by 2050, the focus in Africa is on practical decarbonization measures such as network optimization, multimodal transport, and sustainable fuels to build more resilient, lower-carbon supply chains.
