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Tech Gadgets in Long Distance Buses In Kenya – What Next?

  • December 16, 2013

The public transport sector in Kenya has many evolutionary stages but the good part is that all the changes and additions have been all geared towards ensuring that the passenger is comfortable. So, you are on a long ride from the capital city Nairobi to the cost or to the[...]

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Can The Kenyan Matatu Industry Be A Tourist Attraction?

  • November 6, 2013

Prior to identifying the possibility of the Kenyan matatu industry being a tourist attraction, it is important to know what a matatu is. A matatu is a public service vehicle operating around major cities and towns in Kenya. The name ‘matatu’ (which somewhat means three) was coined from the fact[...]

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The Marauder – Africa’s Own Beast Of War

  • October 28, 2013

This is listed as one of the rarest SUVs in the world. It is made in South Africa. It’s weight is 4 times that of a Hummer, therefore making it better than the Hummer when it comes to overcoming battle stress and withstanding landmines. It has been featured in many[...]

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Is Your Tire Pressure Equal? Here Is Why It’s Important

  • October 15, 2013

Tire pressure refers to the measurement of the amount of air in a vehicle’s tires. It is measured in PSI or pounds per square inch. In order to take proper care of the tires to avoid any risks involved in tire pressure, there should be a service carried out as[...]

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The Funniest Uses for Vehicles in Africa

  • October 7, 2013

It is in Africa that a tool will be tried for practically all jobs and tasks. If it doesn’t do well, the tool simply is ‘substandard’ and doesn’t meet the expectations. This line of thought is not only applied to simple tools. It cuts across all type of machinery and[...]

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Incredibly Popular! – Top Ten Pickup Trucks In Africa

  • August 21, 2013

Pickups trucks are a main transport means in Africa being used in the formal and informal sector. Most people in Africa perceive pickups as indicators of an industrious lifestyle. There are many pickup brands fighting for the African market which is growing in leaps and bounds. Some names are winning[...]

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Where Will African Automobile Market Be In Ten Years?

  • August 9, 2013

The automobile world is a rather important part of every successful country. In Africa, this industry is held in high regard as the type of car you drive speaks a lot about you regardless of whether you are a chauffeur or you just hired the car for the date. For[...]

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Gospel On Wheels – Spreading The Good News In Africa

  • August 5, 2013

Gone are the days when evangelistic outreaches meant unbelievable hardships. Knocking on doors, distributing leaflets in offices and bringing neighbors to church was the mission. One of the challenges, however, was how to gain access to their audience. Not that the evangelists have adapted to the challenges associated with their[...]

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Fascinating Cars For The Physically Challenged

  • June 17, 2013

Driving can be extremely difficult for the physically challenged persons. Africa has a fair share of handicapped people and with the whole continent fast becoming motorized, we will soon start seeing cars that have been modified to be used by people with different types of disabilities. In many places in [...]

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Mini Lovers in Kenya – Small Car That Won’t Just Fade Into Oblivion

  • May 22, 2013

Mini Cooper is a small cars that is manufactured by BMC (British Motor Corporation) followed by its successors between1959 to 2000. The mini cooper is in some way compared to the German all time favorite bug; the Volkswagen Beetle. This is because they are both small cars that gained great[...]

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