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Matatus at a bus terminus in Nairobi. They will pay between Ksh1,630 and Ksh5,000 more in seasonal parking fees after KRA revised the discounted fees.
BUSINESS

KRA Ends Nairobi Parking Fees Relief, Matatus Cry Foul

The increase has been vehemently opposed by matatu operators who argue that it puts immense strain on their business forcing them to pass...

Matatus and boda boda riders at a busy terminus. 29 companies have been licensed to provide a cashless payment platform.
ECONOMY

Matatu Cash Ban Looms as Safaricom, Banks Licensed to Provide Payment Platform

Matatus and boda boda riders at a busy terminus. 29 companies have been licensed to provide a cashless payment platform.

A fruit market which is popular with entrepreneurs. Statistics indicate that most businesses collapse within the first year after they begin, drawing a gloom reality for those interested in entrepreneurship. www.businesstoday.co.ke
FEATURED STORY

Cash is Still King in the Markets Despite Coronavirus Spread

One of the vendors at the market who sells vegetables said that she could not accept mobile money payments since buyers are conning...

Matatu conductors at a bust stop. They are possibly among the happiest workers in Kenya. www.businesstoday.co.ke
FEATURED STORY

Coronavirus Forces Matatus to Embrace Cashless Economy

The service has already been deployed to more than 300 City Star Shuttle vehicles

Winnie Biwott, Twende Co-Founder and COO. She says that Twende targets to make long distance travel easier for both passengers and drivers. www.businesstoday.co.ke
FEATURED STORY

How to Travel this Holiday Without Using Matatus

Twende is supposed to give travelers the option of choosing between a matatu or a private car.

OPINION

Let’s create winning ecosystems for sustainable long term growth

For starters, let’s try to address the root cause of the problem. Whether in schools or hospitals, let’s not take the easy route...

Uber matatu
ECONOMY

Uber could venture into matatu industry

Ride sharing app is testing whether it can provide the same services for public service vehicles

ECONOMY

Sonko’s big shock for Nairobi commuters

Consumers lobby, Cofek, warns against rushing implementation of new police terming it unsustainable and instead calls for integrated traffic management system