Author: Lorine Otamo

Britam General Insurance has unveiled a new Electric Vehicle (EV) insurance cover tailored for both fully electric and hybrid vehicles, a step in Kenya’s transition toward sustainable transport. The launch positions Britam alongside GA Insurance, which also offers EV coverage, as part of a growing cohort of insurers responding to the country’s green mobility ambitions. “This EV insurance cover shows how Britam innovates to meet evolving customer needs while supporting sustainable transport,” said James Mbithi, CEO and Principal Officer, Britam General Insurance. “By providing tailored EV insurance, we are contributing to a low-carbon future while helping the market scale responsibly.”…

Bolt, Kenya’s leading shared mobility platform, has introduced a first-of-its-kind dash cam solution for its driver partners, offering advanced safety technology at a 75% discount. The initiative, launched in partnership with Driver Technologies, enables drivers to transform their smartphones into dual-facing dashcams capturing both the road ahead and the vehicle’s interior. What This Means for Passengers Passengers can expect greater transparency and accountability during trips. With both exterior and interior footage securely backed up to the cloud, the dash cam system provides: Enhanced safety through real-time recording Clearer evidence in case of disputes or incidents Faster resolution of complaints via…

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics’ (KNBS) May 2025 Leading Economic Indicators (LEI) report reveals strong growth in international visitor arrivals and signals a sustained rebound in the country’s tourism sector. Visitor Arrivals on the Rise In May 2025, international arrivals through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Moi International Airport (MIA) reached 171,269, marking a 1.2% increase over April’s 169,230 arrivals. This represents a robust 45.6% surge compared to 117,639 arrivals in May 2024 year-on-year. “The total number of visitor arrivals at JKIA, MIA, and other border points increased from 169,230 in April 2025 to 171,269 in May 2025,”…

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has gazetted the draft Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation Fees) Regulations, 2025, proposing an increase in park entrance fees to close an Sh11.87 billion annual funding shortfall. These regulations now await parliamentary approval. In FY 2024/25, KWS generated Sh7.92 billion against a target of Sh19.79 billion, constraining its ability to protect wildlife, restore degraded ecosystems, and respond to human-wildlife conflict and poaching threats. Regulatory Impact Assessment Supports Fee Revision A Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) carried out before drafting the new regulations found that 75 per cent of stakeholders—visitors, tour operators, and local communities—are…

All public beaches in Mombasa, including Jomo Kenyatta (Pirates), Nyali, Bamburi, Shanzu, Shelly, Tiwi, Maasai, English Point, Kanamai, and Kikambala, remain closed following a directive issued by Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sherrif Nassir on Friday, May 23, 2025. The governor’s statement, released from his office, announced the immediate two-day closure of these beaches. In addition to beach closures, the directive suspended all ocean-based commercial and recreational activities, such as fishing and water sports. Construction activities were also halted due to “the high risk posed by wind-related hazards,” with contractors instructed to secure their sites. The decision was made in response to…

Novotel Nairobi Westlands, a premier Accor property, is honouring mothers throughout May with curated experiences, culminating in a special Mother’s Day celebration on May 11. Mother’s Day, observed globally on the second Sunday of May, celebrates motherhood and the profound impact of mothers. Its modern origins trace to Anna Jarvis, who, inspired by her mother’s community health advocacy, hosted the first U.S. Mother’s Day in 1907. By 1914, President Woodrow Wilson declared it a national holiday, a tradition now embraced in Kenya and worldwide. Rooted in ancient Greek and Roman festivals honouring mother goddesses like Rhea and Cybele, the day…