insert_link Africa Rising megacities: A superhighway for Africa’s shared mobility market By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency As Africa's urban centres continue to grow and with an increasing number of cities now expected to surpass 10 million residents, the shared mobility sector is expanding fast too, raising prospects of more income for cab-hailing companies and drivers. Global management firm, Oliver Wyman, has revealed in a new report that ride-hailing, scooter or e-bike rentals, and car-sharing, which together make up […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 23
insert_link Africa UNEP report highlights potential surge in electric two-wheelers for motorcycle taxis in Africa By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Motorcycle taxis, a dominant transportation force in Africa, have substantial potential for electrification as electric two- and three-wheelers gain traction across the continent. These insights stem from a recently launched UNEP report focusing on the state of global electric two- and three-wheelers in emerging markets. At a virtual report launch on Wednesday, January 10, Tom Courtright, the Research Director at Africa e-Mobility Alliance, who […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 17
insert_link Uncategorized A modest popsicle-making business in Umoja, Kenya is transforming options for women working in the neighbourhood. By Stacey Kakea, via bird story agency The rains may have started but residents of Umoja in Nairobi County are still able to enjoy a frozen treat from Azin Pops - and while they're at it, also support a group of small-scale businesswomen. Azin Pops' owner Derrick Ochieng, a budding entrepreneur who puts a fresh spin on traditional Kenyan popsicles by blending them with modern-day flavouring formulations, is hoping that […] todayNovember 21, 2023 25
Oshiwambo Oshiwana moKenya tashi hepekwa komeva eefudja. Konyala omuvalu wovanamaumbo vefike po 80,000 moshilongo Kenya okwa lopotwa vakumwa konghalo yomuloka wodula, oo waetelela omafundja nomangumauko omadu moule woshivike shadileko. Oshikundaneki sho BBC News osha lopota kutya, oo eli omupedu president woshilongo Kenya, Rigathi Gachagua, okwati ovanambelewa vomakwafelo opaulumo mumbwe tava longifa oudakadaka oveli pyakidila noku twala omakwafelo koshiwana shili moupyakadi. Molomakaya eendjila domashina okolutenda mo Kenya, oda halakanifwapo odo tadi hangwa pokati koshilando Nairobi nodoropa yomukunghulofuta ya […] todayNovember 20, 2023 6