Bus Rapid Transit Stories

Stalled BRT project gets another Sh300m in 2025/26 budget despite years of delays, minimal progress
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

The project entails establishing 10 BRT stations, deploying 100 buses, and constructing dedicated bus lanes with short 90-second headways, designed to...

Nairobi rolls out Route 111 BRT pilot project to streamline and stabilise public transport
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2025

With the continued support from international partners and the success of this pilot, Nairobi is one step closer to providing its residents with a pub...

Cabinet approves clean Bus Rapid Transit system for Nairobi Metropolitan Area
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 17, 2024

This initiative aims to alleviate congestion and contribute to environmental sustainability with the use of electric buses.

Nairobi secures Sh43.4 billion funding for Green BRT Line 3 project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

The BRT system is part of Nairobi's broader urban mobility plan, which includes pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, non-motorised transport options, a...

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