Kenya Fuel Prices May 2026: How EPRA Sets Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene Prices and Why They Hit Record Highs
EPRA's mid-May 2026 fuel price review pushed diesel to a record KSh242.92 a litre and lifted petrol by KSh16.65. A protest-driven mid-cycle revision cut diesel by KSh10. The episode reveals how Kenya's pump prices are built, who carries the cost, and why volatility is the new normal.
Vehicle Registration, Insurance, and NTSA Compliance for Cars Owned by Diaspora Kenyans
Owning a vehicle in Kenya while living abroad comes with ongoing compliance obligations including registration, insurance, annual inspection, and maintenance. For diaspora Kenyans, managing these requ...
The Boda Boda Phenomenon: How Motorcycle Taxis Transformed Rural Transport and Created a Safety Crisis
The boda boda phenomenon has simultaneously been one of Kenya's most important economic developments and one of its most dangerous, creating employment and connectivity on an unprecedented scale while...
Kenya's Insurance Industry: How Regulation, Mobile Insurance, and Micro-Insurance Are Expanding Coverage
Kenya's insurance market, the most developed in East Africa with over 50 licensed companies, has an insurance penetration of just 2.4 percent of GDP, indicating massive untapped potential. This articl...
Electric Vehicles in Kenya: The Growing EV Market, Charging Infrastructure, and Government Policy
Kenya's electric vehicle market is experiencing rapid early growth, driven by innovative companies like BasiGo deploying electric buses and startups bringing electric motorcycles to the massive boda-b...
Insurance in Kenya: Understanding the Industry, Types of Cover, and Why Most Kenyans Are Still Uninsured
Despite having one of Africa's most developed insurance industries, Kenya has among the lowest insurance penetration rates relative to its economic development level. With over 50 insurance companies ...
How to Register and Transfer a Motor Vehicle in Kenya Through NTSA TIMS
Vehicle registration and ownership transfer in Kenya is managed through the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Transport Integrated Management System (TIMS). Whether you are buying a new c...
Kenyan Diaspora and Insurance: Understanding and Buying the Right Insurance Coverage in Kenya
Comprehensive guide to insurance in Kenya for diaspora investors — property, motor, health, and business insurance options to protect your assets and family.
Complete Guide to Motor Vehicle Registration and Transfer in Kenya for Diaspora Owners
Complete guide for diaspora Kenyans on motor vehicle registration, importation, ownership transfer, insurance, and NTSA compliance from abroad.