List of Top Bus Companies in Kenya

This segment looks at a List of Buses in Kenya and some History : 1986 – 2002 Mawingo, Kirenga, Mbukinya, Akamba, Kabuyefwe, Shaggy. The public transport sector is one of the most lucrative business ventures in Kenya. This has lead to a steady rise in the number of public service vehicle operators in major cities and on major roads interconnecting the different regions of the country. Here is a list of the most popular bus companies in the country.

Do you remember Benways Buses ? The toughest competition was from Obuya Express, Nyakwengata, Omwabo, Matongo, Vimonya, Binyiny, Dolphin Express, Rwega, Ugwe, Mapacha, Mbukinya, Kwega, Kangasha, Buibui, Falcon, PalmDorm, Tropics, Mwijoyo to Murang’a, Overland, Marura Kathanga, Magutu to Nyeri, Sunbird, Crane coach etc

The public transport sector is one of the most lucrative business ventures in Kenya. This has lead to a steady rise in the number of public service vehicle operators in major cities and on major roads interconnecting the different regions of the country. Other Buses that Currently Operate in Kenya include; Moyale Raha, Dayah City, Palmers Ltd, Mombasa Fresh, Gateway Percels, Garissa Coach, GorGor, Hodan, Kalita, Ketnno Sacco, Medina Bus, Nabil Bus, Naekana Sacco, Salman Bus Service, Wajir Bus Service, Ambasa Coach, Grand Bus, Periska, Rayan Coach, Lolwe, Promise Bus, Allys Coach, Rene Cool, Cool Coaches, Spider Coach, Kenya Witness and many more.

Here is a List of Top Bus Companies in Kenya

Easy Coach Ltd

Easy Coach has set new customer-centric standards since Managing Director Azym Dossa established the business in 2003, a journey which has resulted in superbrand recognition.

Azym Dossa is the Founder and Managing Director of Kenya’s Easy Coach.

Set up in 2003, its 105-coach fleet transports both people and parcels through a 37-branch network stretching across Nyanza, Western Region, North Rift, South Rift and Kampala.

From scheduled passenger services to 37 destinations to a dedicated bus hire service and corporate travel for companies, Easy Coach is a go-to provider of long-distance travel solutions with a license to carry cargo inside undercarriage boots.

It has 37 branches spread across the country, and main operates from Nairobi to different regions in North Rift, South Rift, Nyanza and Western Kenya. It also transports passengers to Kampala, Uganda and has a fleet of over 100 buses.

Modern coast coaches ltd

The luxurious coach company was founded in 2007. It started off with around six buses but has over the years grown to about 60 luxurious coaches. It has over fifty branches across East Africa, in particular, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania. It initially started off as a company with buses that plied the Mombasa -Nairobi route. It currently plies various routes in the country. The main mission of the company is to run the most luxurious bus service while providing safety, consistency and a lifestyle.

It’s a luxury coach company operating within Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. The late Shahid Pervez Butt, who was gunned down July 11, 2014, owned the company. Its managing director is Haroon Butt.

Coast Bus Ltd

They have buses to suit your every need. If you are looking for reasonable, affordable and safe means to travel then Coast Bus is the answer. If you are a little more fussy and want First Class service we have the right bus for you. Their buses come with Airconditioning, Free WiFi interent, Snacks & Washroom onboard and hostesses to serve you. Social Media You Can get regular updates from our social media sites. Coast Bus is the most well known bus operator in East Africa. With over 56 years of experience they provide the safest, most comfortable luxury buses on Kenyan roads today.

Coast Bus
Nairobi,Kenya
Email Us : [email protected]
Nairobi: (+254) 722-206-448
Mombasa: (+254) 722-206-445

Tahmeed coach ltd

It is a luxury long-distance bus company that operates daily on various routes across the country. With a network covering all the top cities within the expansive East African region, Tahmeed Transporters is your number one bus company when it comes to comfortable, safe and affordable bus travel. With operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, the company has a fleet of over 50 luxurious and comfortable buses. It has the most competent staff whose core mandate is to ensure customer satisfaction and value. Some of the routes the bus company traverses include; Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu.

Top Destinations

Nairobi – Mombasa

Nairobi – Kampala

Nairobi – Daresalaam

Mombasa – Daresalaam

Mombasa – Malaba

Mombasa – Kitale

Nairobi booking office

Ground Floor, Zahra Building, River Rd, Nairobi

Email us: [email protected]

For Booking (Telephone):

0729356561

0735356561

Mash East Africa

Among the latest developments that have seen Mash having a niche over its competitors is in the incorporation, that saw the name and directors change from the previous Mash bus services Limited to Mash East Africa a broader aspect that has seen the company expanding its wings to all corners of the republic of Kenya and Kampala in Uganda.

Plans are at an advanced stage to spread our services to all major cities in East Africa and its environs.

Unlike other passenger transport companies Mash East Africa is a well-structured bus company run by a group of professional with international recognition. The management is comprised of a team of unquestionable integrity personnel having worked for home based passenger transport companies and also international companies such us the Stage Coach International PLC with its head quarters in the UK.

The management is full of professionals with specialized training in passenger transport matters, having some affiliates, fellows and associated members of the Chartered institute of logistics and transport in the UK. This is professional body, which trains and produces the best and the highest qualified personnel in transport and logistics in the whole world.

Mash East Africa Limited.

Head Office, Mombasa

P.O. Box 81613 – 80100

Email us:

[email protected]

Kenya Bus service management ltd

The story of Kenya Bus Service Management Ltd has its origins in bus operations in Kenya’s capital city, stretching back over 25 years. That was around the time that the company’s managing director Edwins Mukabanah first became involved with the business’s forerunner, Kenya Bus Services Ltd.

It runs buses that ply various routes in Nairobi and its environs. Its core objective is to be the leading franchise company that facilitates and provides safe, accessible, sustainable and efficient transport services and systems that promote economic prosperity and enhance the quality of life of all Kenyans.

The old company was established here back in 1934 and had a branch in Mombasa,” Mukabanah explains. “It was originally owned by United Transport of London but shares were later sold to Stagecoach, before they sold the business in 1998 to a group of local investors. They operated the company until 2005 when it collapsed and at that point, I decided to create a company based on the principles of National Express [the UK-based coach operator], where a brand is used to run fleets for other people.”

The Guardian coach ltd

The Guardian coach has been providing quality transport services in Kenya. Started with only three buses, the number has been growing steadily. With both coaches and tablets hitting the road we cover a number of routes in Kenya. We believe that our well established company is supported by our expertise, reliability & professional drivers.

POPULAR DESTINATIONS

Guardian Angel Bus fares

The following are the latest fares and prices for popular bus routes in Western and Nyanza. Please note that prices increase occasionally. Contact the nearest Guardian Angel Bus booking office or agent for the current ticket prices.

From – To	Fare
Nairobi to Kisii	Kshs 1,000
Nairobi to Homa Bay	Kshs 1,000
Nairobi to Busia	Kshs 1,200
Nairobi to Oyugis	Kshs 1,000
Nairobi to Malaba	Kshs 1,200
Nairobi to Kisumu	Kshs 1,200
Nairobi to Kakamega	Kshs 1,200
Nairobi to Siaya	Kshs 1,200

Transline classic ltd / ENA Coach

Transline Classic is one of the best bus companies in Kenya. It offers Passenger services between Nairobi and upcountry destinations of Western Kenya and Nyanza. The company provides reliable and timely buses from Nairobi to towns in the western counties. The bus company was established in 2005 and has over fifty buses that ply various routes, in particular, routes in Nyanza like Kisii, Migori, Sirare, Oyugis etc. The bus company has incorporated an inventory system where passengers can book tickets at their own convenience.

Their bus fare prices start from Kshs 1,000.

Nairobi to Kisii
Kisii to Migori
Nairobi to Sirare
Nairobi to Kehancha
Mombasa to Nairobi and Rangwe
Nairobi to Rodi and Sori
Nairobi to Eldoret and Kitale
Mombasa to Siaya and Nyandorere
Nairobi to Homa Bay and Mbita
Nairobi to Kakamega and Bungoma

Simba coach ltd

The company boasts of having one of the modern buses that ply the Kenyan routes. The company is well known for its famous bus, the dragonfly which is the fastest bus that has ever been purchased by a Kenyan bus company. The charges are affordable and fixed across various routes in Kenya, from Mombasa all the way to Kampala.

Dreamline express ltd

The company manages the Dreamline buses that ply the Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu routes. They have one of the most modern buses which are highly comfortable for long distance travel. The company has designated booking offices with competent staff who value customer satisfaction and comfort.

Crown Bus

Crown Bus is run by Coastline safaris and offers both passenger and courier services. It links Mombasa to Western, Nyanza and Eastern counties. It has over 60 coaches.

Horizon Coach

The bus company mainly plies the Mombasa-Nairobi route.

Here is a List of Top Defunct Bus Companies in Kenya

Mawingo

It was supposed to be Mawingu (meaning clouds), but the owner, the late Abdul Karim, thought Mawingo sounded better. Started in Bungoma town with a single Ford bus in 1955, it rose to become one of the biggest transport companies on the western Kenya route. By the time Mr Karim died in 1978, the company had built a solid network with 15 branches all over Kenya.

The company was left in the hands of Karim’s brother, Mr Abdul Daim. It also had parcel services. Mawingo collapsed in the early 1990s.

Kirenga

Akamba

In 2012 Akamba Bus Company breathed its last. The damage weighed heavily on Sherali’s business and it had to be closed down. In a sad unfortunate series of events, Karim Sherali burned the business empire that his dad had worked so hard to build over a period of nearly fifty years. It only took Karim 10 years to bring it all to the ground!

Kabuyefwe

Shaggy

Shaggy was once considered as real road warrior. It was a well decorated bus with trending graffiti inscribed on its exterior. It was also synonymous with very stylish and flashy honks that lured passengers to board the bus.

Obuya Express

Nyakwengata

Omwabo

Matongo

Vimonya

Binyiny

Dolphin Express

Rwega

Ugwe

Mapacha

Kwega

Kangasha

Buibui

Falcon

PalmDorm

Tropics

Mwijoyo to Murang’a

Overland

Marura Kathanga

Magutu to Nyeri

Sunbird

Crane coach

Matunda Bus

Liner Coach

Benways

Benways could spend at least 12 hours to travel from Nairobi to Kakamega. This is if it hit the tarmac without experiencing any mechanical hitch.

Tumaini

Tausi

Malaika

Crossline X

Malindi Bus

CoastLine Bus

CoastLine Bus at Uhuru Park Guess The Year. Commuters from the coast region used this bus to access the capital city among other destinations before or after Nairobi.

Mwanainchi perfect

Kabiyet Escort

OTC

This is another celebrated bus service that most Kenyans who traveled for long distances in the 80s and 90s also encountered. The buses plied many routes in Kenya. They would transport passengers from Kisumu, Kakamega, Busia, Machakos, Kericho, Mbale, Luanda among other areas to Nairobi.

Webuye Escort

Kagema Bus

Kagema buses used to ferry passengers from Nairobi to Eldoret, Kitale Kimilili among other regions of the country.

Stagecoach Express Bus

This brand of buses was widely known to ply routes within Nairobi City and would also make long distance trips upcountry.

Gusii Delux Bus

You should now consider any person who might have intimated to you that parts of Nyamira and Kisii counties were inaccessible during the 80s as a chief liar. Gusii Delux roared on the roads and could ferry people and goods from Nairobi to the now John Nyagarama and James Ogwae led counties.