With a population of around 50 million Kenyans and a per capita GDP of below $2,000, our policymakers are yet to get on a sound footing on matters of transport. The Transport ministry has grappled with the idea of a Bus Rapid Transit public transport operation for Nairobi for far too long due to the chaotic nature of the public transport sector in this country. The government seems keen on introducing motor vehicle inspection for all vehicles that have attained the age of four years. The commendable revival of motor vehicle assembly in Kenya should now move towards more local content manufacture of spare parts. This automotive sector is capable of motor vehicle inspection, manufacture of spare parts and eventually manufacture of the Kenyan Car as attested to by our very own Mobius.

Source: The Star July 13, 2021 18:56 UTC