Kenya’s Urban BRT Systems Move 500,000 Commuters Daily in Pilot Corridors

Kenya’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems in Nairobi (Ngong Road), Mombasa (Moi Avenue), and Kisumu (Jaramogi Oginga Odinga) now move 500,000 commuters daily, cutting average travel time by 45%. The Ksh50 billion Urban Transport Fund, backed by the World Bank, has deployed 400 electric and CNG buses with dedicated lanes, off-board fare collection, and real-time tracking. Over 85% of users report improved safety and reliability. The government plans to expand to Nakuru and Eldoret by 2025. The BRT is central to Kenya’s low-carbon urban mobility strategy and aims to serve 1 million daily riders by 2027.