Two TVET students win scholarships to work on Kenya’s electric Rhino Charge car
KCB Foundation and EV Explorers picked two TVET engineering students for tuition scholarships, paid internships and 2027 Rhino Charge seats.
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Cars
Latest cars stories from across Kenya.
The screens in your next car will almost certainly be Chinese
Chinese panel makers will ship 65.2% of the world’s automotive displays in the second half of 2026, up from 28.1%.
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Xiaomi’s Sky Nomad SUVs took 10,000 locked orders in four minutes
Xiaomi says its Sky Nomad SUVs passed 10,000 locked orders in four minutes. The number counts differently from SU7 figures.
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Huawei and JAC could end up building the next Maserati
Stellantis is in talks with Huawei and JAC over Maserati. Huawei would supply the software, JAC the engineering and production
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Geely reveals the Xingyue L Plus: 30-inch screen, Snapdragon 8295, petrol or self-charging hybrid
Geely revealed the Xingyue L Plus on 5 September with Flyme Auto, a Snapdragon 8295, roof lidar and no plug.
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New Range Rover Electric Price in Kenya 2026: Features, How to Order
Range Rover has now launched its first fully electric Range Rover, introducing a new battery-powered luxury SUV. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is positioned as a new flagship in the luxury SUV market, offering up to 372 miles (599 kilometers) of…
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Range Rover finally has an electric car, and it is years behind China
JLR’s first electric Range Rover opens orders at $140,450, with a 118.5 kWh battery and 333 miles of EPA range.
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Xiaomi Sky Nomad N70 Pro, N70 Max and N90 Max launch 7 September from KES 5 million
Three new Xiaomi SUVs do up to 505 kilometres on battery, then a petrol generator takes over for another thousand.
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Xiaomi brings the SU7 Ultra, SU7 Max and its 1,900hp Vision Gran Turismo to IFA 2026
Xiaomi takes the Vision Gran Turismo, SU7 Ultra and SU7 Max to IFA 2026 in Berlin this September.
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Kenya’s used car prices keep climbing
Jiji says car listing prices rose 72% since 2024. We check the figures and explain Kenya’s tax rules behind them.
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NTSA Wants Your Car Inspected Yearly. Is It Ready, When the PSVs It Inspects Are Still Deathtraps?
NTSA wants every private car inspected yearly from 2026. But the PSVs it already inspects are still deathtraps. Can it deliver?
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CFAO brings three budget Suzukis to Kenya, but leaves out the prices
CFAO has launched the Suzuki Super Carry, Eeco and Across in Kenya, targeting used-import buyers with value, but no prices yet.
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The Real Problem Behind NTSA’s Plate Backlog Isn’t Production. It’s Where Your Money Goes
The backlog is the symptom. NTSA says 60% of its revenue goes to Treasury, so it cannot pay suppliers. Its proposed cure, privatisation, comes with its own fight.
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Could NTSA’s 1,000 new road cameras be used to track stolen cars?
Why can NTSA cameras instantly catch you speeding and fine you but not track a stolen car on the streets of Nairobi? That’s the question coming from the recent Blankets and Wine Kasarani incident where a vehicle was brazenly stolen from…
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10 Proven Ways Kenyan Car Owners Can Save Fuel
Fuel prices in Kenya continue to rise, placing increasing pressure on motorists due to rising transport costs. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) increased fuel prices, with Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene in Nairobi…
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Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Wants to Roll Back the EV Tax Break Parliament Passed Less Than a Year Ago
The Finance Bill 2026 moves EVs, batteries and e-bikes from zero-rated to VAT-exempt, raising prices from 1 July 2026.
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Bolt raises Kenya ride fares by 6% after fuel price hike
Bolt has increased Kenya fares by 6% to cushion drivers after rising fuel prices pushed up operating costs.
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NTSA Says Goodbye to Paper Logbooks: eLogbook Launches on eCitizen June 10, 2026
Kenya’s NTSA launches eLogbook on June 10, 2026, ending paper-based vehicle registration with QR-coded, encrypted digital certificates on eCitizen. (20 words)
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Jiji Reports 70% Surge in Used-Item Searches as Kenya’s Pre-Loved Economy Booms
Kenya’s second-hand economy surges online as Jiji records 14.7 million used-item searches in first quarter of 2026.
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Government Just Quietly Made Kenya’s Fuel Dirtier for Six Months. Your Engine Will Pay.
Kenya waives fuel sulphur standards from 10ppm to 50ppm for six months. Here’s what it means for your car, lungs, and wallet.
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Kenya’s Treasury Ditches Petrol Cars for 3,000 Locally Assembled EVs
CS Mbadi announces Kenya will buy 3,000 locally assembled EVs as Middle East conflict disrupts global oil supply.
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How Roam Explorer is Turning Africa’s EVs into Smart, Financed Fleets
How Roam Explorer is using AI and real-time data to track African electric fleets, preventing breakdowns and unlocking EV financing
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The KES 5 Billion Gamble: Why Your New Green Plate Might Not Save You Money
Kenya launches green number plates and e-mobility policy, but personal electric cars miss key tax breaks. Here is the reality.
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Matatus vs Boda Boda Strike: “We Want A Monopoly on Bad Behaviour”
Why the Nairobi strike is a tragedy of irony. Matatu owners aren’t fighting for road safety; they are fighting Boda Bodas for a monopoly on bad behaviour
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