Public transport in Africa faces unique challenges and opportunities. From the dominance of informal systems like matatus to the emerging role of electrification and BRT, cities are seeking sustainable models that work for both passengers and operators.
In this episode, Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz speaks with Edwins Mukabanah, Managing Director of Kenya Bus Service Management Limited, who brings over four decades of experience across Africa and the UK. He shares the evolution of Kenya’s bus sector, the franchising model that helped organise paratransit operators, and the importance of capacity building and technology adoption.
Listeners will gain insights into Nairobi’s BRT plans, the realities of electrifying buses in Africa, and why public–private partnerships and training are key to building the continent’s next generation of public transport.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:27 Meet Edwins Mukabanah: A Pioneer in African Public Transport
01:41 Edwins’ Journey in Public Transport
03:26 Kenya Bus Services: A Unique Business Model
06:53 Challenges and Innovations in African Public Transport
17:23 Electrification and Future of Public Transport in Kenya
22:26 BRT Projects and Future Prospects
24:38 Final Thoughts and Opportunities in African Public Transport
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