BEST FEATURE:<\/strong> It has a loyalty scheme called Safar Flyer. Their 787s have pressurized cabins and light which can minimize jetlag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WHAT CUSTOMERS DON\u2019T LIKE: <\/strong>There are complaints about flight delays and also canceled flights without explanation. Also, the airline does not handle luggage which is left to ground companies.<\/p>\n","post_title":"These Are The African Airlines On The World\u2019s Best 100 Airlines of 2019","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"these-five-african-airlines-are-on-the-worlds-best-100-list-here-is-what-is-awesome-about-them","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-12 21:40:17","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-12 21:40:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=192505","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":218759,"post_author":"2777","post_date":"2020-02-02 08:07:25","post_date_gmt":"2020-02-02 08:07:25","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_218831\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"735\"] Trump adds countries to the travel ban, yet the us has military bases in those countries, ironic innit? https:\/\/t.co\/9ZbDFgNeNN<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Pala (@Pala50090731) February 2, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n\n This is how authoritarianism wears you down:\n* Trump announced his Muslim Ban - we showed up at airports to protest.\n* Trump renames it a travel ban for 7 countries. The Supreme Court upholds it.\n* He adds 6 more countries to the ban today, and people barely notice.<\/p>\n\u2014 Amy Siskind \ufe0f\u200d (@Amy_Siskind) January 31, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n\n You know what country isn't on the ban? Saudi Arabia. 15 of the 19 hijackers were Saudi nationals. Also, a Saudio national killed 3 people at Pensecola. Explain that one, Republicans? \"Trump Administration Adds Six More Countries to Travel Ban\" https:\/\/t.co\/zGila8Pi1i<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Wajahat \"Shaped by the American Coastland\" Ali (@WajahatAli) January 31, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n\n Really annoyed that people keep countering the travel ban with \u201cNigeria being the most educated immigrant groups\u201d.<\/p>\nHuman beings deserve to travel and migrate. FULL STOP. Stop appealing to white supremacy.\n\nLiterally the U.S. passport allows you to go anywhere in the world\n\n\u2014 Nnenna (@theAfroLegalise) February 1, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n\n Is America the only country in the world that without which humans can't survive. Its time our leaders believe in their country. An example is that of @RwandaGov<\/a> . Travel ban list does not hinder the growth of our beloved country. God bless Nigeria.<\/p>\n\u2014 Sir Genius (@Aluta_milo) February 2, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/africanvibes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Donald_Trump-scaled.jpg\")
President Donald Trump<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nSince coming into power, President Donald Trump has continued to expand the travel ban. The move is to curb the growing immigration into the United States. According to officials, the new measures are due to the failure of the countries to meet US security and information-sharing standards. African countries on the new travel ban list are Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan, and Tanzania. President Donald Trump first introduced a travel ban in 2017<\/a>. However, the majority of the affected nations were Muslim majorities. Speaking to reporters on Friday, January 31st, acting Homeland Security Secretary, Chad Wolf said,\n\n\"These countries, for the most part, want to be helpful but for a variety of different reasons simply failed to meet those minimum requirements that we laid out.\"<\/em>\nWhat The Ban Really Means<\/h2>\nOther countries on the new travel ban list are Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan. Consequently, the US will suspend the issuance of visas that will lead to permanent residency to citizens on the ban list. Also, Sudan and Tanzania will no longer be able to apply for \u2018diversity visas\u2019. Diversity visa is available by lottery for countries with low immigration rates to the US.\n\nStatistics from the US government shows the State Department issued over 8,000 immigration visas to Nigerians in 2018. This is larger than the combined number of visas issued to other nations on the new list. In the same year, about 2,000 visas were issued to Sudan nationals, 290 to Tanzania, and 31 to Eritrea. The new addition brings the total number of countries on the US travel ban list to 13. The new regulation will take effect from February 22, 2020.\n\nALSO READ: Cardi B Wants Nigerian Citizenship. Asks Fans To Help Her With A Nigerian Name<\/a><\/strong>\n\nImmigrants who obtain visas before the travel ban takes effect will still be able to travel to the United States. The ban will not affect nonimmigrant visas. This includes visas for temporary workers, students as well as visas for potential employees with specialized skills. However, immigrants have the option of applying for waivers from the restrictions. According to the administration, waivers are only for people that will suffer undue hardship if denied entry in the United States. However, people criticize the entire waiver process as not transparent.\n
Reaction to Donald Trump\u2019s Travel Ban Expansion<\/h2>\nWith the 2020 elections drawing closer, it seems Trump is using travel ban and cut in the admission of refugees to rally supporters. Inasmuch as Sudan has transitioned from military to civilian-run government, officials say they are still a state sponsor of terrorism. Regarding Nigeria, officials cited an elevation of risk. However, Nigeria\u2019s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed said,\n\n\u201cIt would be quite unfortunate if for any reason Nigeria was on the list. It would be double jeopardy. The country has committed a lot of resources to fight terrorism. Any travel ban cannot but be inimical to the growth of the country.\u201d<\/em>\n\n\n\nNot everyone is in support of the travel ban in the United States. Democrats remain one of the major opposition to the ban and its expansion. Reacting to the new ban, Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California said,\n\n\u201cPresident Trump and his administration\u2019s continued disdain for our nation\u2019s national security and our founding ideals of liberty and justice... dishonor our proud immigrant heritage and the diversity that strengthens and enriches our communities.\u201d<\/em>\n
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Travel Ban Coming on the Heels of New Rules to Deter Birth Tourism<\/h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_218776\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"800\"]
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The new rule against birth tourism will subject pregnant women to more scrutiny<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe new travel ban is coming barely a week after the US Department of State unveiled new rules to tackle the practice of women coming to the United States to give birth. The policy which took effect on Friday 24th January 2020 is a crackdown on \u2018birth tourism\u2019. Under the new rule, pregnant women will go through more scrutiny. Officials say they will need to prove they have other reasons for applying for US visitor visas besides giving birth on US soil. According to the Department of State,\n\n\"The final rule addresses concerns about the attendant risks of this activity to national security and law enforcement. [This includes] criminal activity associated with the birth tourism industry, as reflected in federal prosecutions of individuals and entities involved in that industry.\"<\/em>\n\n\n\nThere is no clear record of the number of babies born to US visitors annually. However, different groups have come up with estimates. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the 2017 figure for children born on temporary tourist visas was about 10,000. However, the Center for Immigration Studies<\/a>, a group that advocates for stricter immigration laws says the figure between the second half of 2016 and the first half of 2017 was about 33,000.\n\nNo doubt, the poor health systems in some African nations force women\u2014in need of special care\u2014to travel abroad. With the new rule, even legitimate reasons like this one will be turned down. Also, the new policy will open women up to more discriminations and harsh treatments. The most common is taking a pregnancy test<\/a> before boarding a plane.","post_title":"Is President Trump's New Travel Ban And Birth Tourism Policy A Scheme To Lower Africa's Population In America?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-slams-nigeria-eritrea-sudan-tanzania-two-others-with-travel-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-16 07:55:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-16 07:55:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=218759","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":213319,"post_author":"3559","post_date":"2020-01-08 13:41:54","post_date_gmt":"2020-01-08 13:41:54","post_content":"Taxi-hailing services are increasingly becoming popular in major cities across the globe. Kenya\u2019s capital Nairobi is no exception as the city has witnessed a proliferation of taxi-hailing cabs in recent years. There are both local and international taxi apps such as Taxify, Uber, Mondo and Little Cab.\n\nIn the early years of taxi-hailing services, safety, especially for women, was a major concern. In Kenya, men dominate the taxi industry. As a result, there have been concerns about the safety of women especially when they ride at night. There have been incidences of attacks on female passengers in the past.\n\nHowever, the taxi-hailing services landscape in Kenya changed two years ago. Motivated by the need to address women's concerns an entrepreneur launched a female-only taxi-hailing app in 2018. Mehnaz Sarwar invested around $10,000<\/a>to to develop the taxi solution called An-Nisa.<\/u> The taxi service was meant to offer safety and comfort to women and children.\n\nSarwar, who is a Muslim, previously ran a restaurant business. Her concerns about riding with a male taxi driver pushed her to come up with An-Nisa. She said that her experiences pushed her to develop the app. As a Muslim woman, she has always desired to have a fellow lady drive her which was rare to find. In an interview, she said,\n\n\"I was always uncomfortable being in a car with someone I didn\u2019t know, especially if it was a male. So I was always in search of a female driver. I realized that a lot of ladies are still in that position.\"\n\nAlso Read: <\/strong>Uber Rival Taxify Bets On Motorcycles and Rickshaws in East Africa<\/strong><\/a>\n\nSince 2018 the number of female taxi-hailing services drivers has grown significantly in Kenya. An-Nisa not only provides safety to female riders but also is a source of employment for women. Kenya has been enhancing its efforts in mobile and digital technologies to enhance opportunities for women. Currently, the country's progress on the digital inclusion of women is the highest in Africa. This has spawned further innovation with the likes of Sarwar getting opportunities to transform the digital space. With the an-Nisa app women, drivers can connect with female riders thus enhancing safety.\n\nIn its first week, the app managed to register over 100 female drivers with several app downloads. The number has continued to increase with the app targeting close to 2000 drivers. The app has been attracting large numbers of female riders. As a result, this has helped in balancing the demand and supply offering\nAn-Nisa to charge a commission of 10% on rides <\/strong><\/h2>\nEqually, An-Nisa seeks to empower its drivers economically by ensuring they earn more. Issues of the commissions the taxi-hailing companies charge have always been a concern. There are instances taxi drivers have downed tools citing exploitation form the taxi-hailing companies. However, An-Nisa charges just a 10% commission on the ride relative to the 25% other rivals charge.\n\nAccording to Sarwar, charging low commission has helped in making fares affordable for women for the same distance travel. Equally, female drivers are earning good commissions and it has given incentives to women entrepreneurs.\n\nIn an interview with The Standard Sarwar stated that the app is a source of empowerment for women drivers. She added that it\u2019s a safe option for women who may not prefer riding with a man because of religious reasons.\n\nOne driver registered with An-Nisa, Susan Cherono says<\/a> that the platform is different from the rest. Susan has worked for all the other platforms and shared her joy of having a female-focused taxi-hailing app. She says it is more empowering and the commissions are lower.\n
More taxi-hailing companies seeking to attract women drivers <\/strong><\/h2>\nHowever, An-Nisa is not the only taxi-hailing services app in Kenya that has sought to offer women services. For instance, Little Cab which launched in 2016 has been enabling features that offer more safety to women. The app has an option where a customer can choose either a female or a male driver.\n\nAccording to Little Cab\u2019s sales and marketing head Maureen Chege, the app has been attracting more women. Since its launch, Little Cab has grown the number of female drivers to around 500<\/a> from just 27.\n\nAlso, Taxify has been encouraging more women to be drivers by offering to finance them. The company is giving priority to women in their financing option for drivers unable to purchase cars upfront. According to Taxify East Africa general manager, there is one female driver in every 50 drivers in the industry. Therefore, they seek to encourage more women to join the taxi-hailing services industry by offering these incentives.","post_title":"Female-Focused Taxi-Hailing Services App Launched In Nairobi, Kenya","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"female-focused-taxi-hailing-services-app-launched-in-nairobi-kenya","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-12 21:34:39","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-12 21:34:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=213319","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":196803,"post_author":"2777","post_date":"2019-11-19 21:29:31","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-19 21:29:31","post_content":"\n\nReddish-brown clothes that blend with the color of the soil. Circular tattoo around the eyes. Brass bracelets and necklaces. These are identifying characteristics of the Datooga people. Sometimes spelled Tatooga, the people are predominantly herders. The tribe occupies Singida and Manyara Region of north-central Tanzania. Notwithstanding being cut off from civilization, Chem Chem Association is offering them support in the form of a tourism center.\n\nThe tourism center will likely open the Datooga people to the world. By offering indigenous culture tourism services, the center will become a huge tourist attraction. Consequently, it will be a huge source of revenue for the community villages in the Babati District Council as well as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. Speaking about the benefit of the center to women, Mr. Walter Pallangyo, Chem Chem Social Development Officer said,\n
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Source: Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em>\nA peek into the custom and identity of Datooga people<\/h2>\nDatooga people pride themselves as Tanzania\u2019s oldest tribe<\/a>. However, the Bushmen and Maasai claim this title too. Apart from their nomadic lifestyle, they are also fierce warriors. Cattle are the most important domestic animal. Over time, the people have diversified into plant production including maize, beans, and millet. The Datooga people guard their culture jealously and resist external influences. The Barabaig are the largest group among the Datooga speaking people.\n\nConsequently, the Datooga people are animists who fear and respect their ancestors. Their environment is semi-arid which makes it difficult to get clean water. Therefore, maternal mortality is high in this area. Their language closely resembles Omotik<\/a> which is the speech of another small northern tribe in Tanzania.\n
CUSTOMER REVIEW:<\/strong> A customer traveling from Milan to Casablanca lauded the airliner\u2019s staff and comfort in the planes. Their Boeing planes offer normal comfort especially if you are flying business class<\/a>. The passenger stated that their food and drinks served plus the hospitality of the hostesses are amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BEST FEATURE:<\/strong> It has a loyalty scheme called Safar Flyer. Their 787s have pressurized cabins and light which can minimize jetlag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WHAT CUSTOMERS DON\u2019T LIKE: <\/strong>There are complaints about flight delays and also canceled flights without explanation. Also, the airline does not handle luggage which is left to ground companies.<\/p>\n","post_title":"These Are The African Airlines On The World\u2019s Best 100 Airlines of 2019","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"these-five-african-airlines-are-on-the-worlds-best-100-list-here-is-what-is-awesome-about-them","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-12 21:40:17","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-12 21:40:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=192505","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":218759,"post_author":"2777","post_date":"2020-02-02 08:07:25","post_date_gmt":"2020-02-02 08:07:25","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_218831\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"735\"] Trump adds countries to the travel ban, yet the us has military bases in those countries, ironic innit? https:\/\/t.co\/9ZbDFgNeNN<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Pala (@Pala50090731) February 2, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n\n This is how authoritarianism wears you down:\n* Trump announced his Muslim Ban - we showed up at airports to protest.\n* Trump renames it a travel ban for 7 countries. The Supreme Court upholds it.\n* He adds 6 more countries to the ban today, and people barely notice.<\/p>\n\u2014 Amy Siskind \ufe0f\u200d (@Amy_Siskind) January 31, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n\n You know what country isn't on the ban? Saudi Arabia. 15 of the 19 hijackers were Saudi nationals. Also, a Saudio national killed 3 people at Pensecola. Explain that one, Republicans? \"Trump Administration Adds Six More Countries to Travel Ban\" https:\/\/t.co\/zGila8Pi1i<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Wajahat \"Shaped by the American Coastland\" Ali (@WajahatAli) January 31, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n\n Really annoyed that people keep countering the travel ban with \u201cNigeria being the most educated immigrant groups\u201d.<\/p>\nHuman beings deserve to travel and migrate. FULL STOP. Stop appealing to white supremacy.\n\nLiterally the U.S. passport allows you to go anywhere in the world\n\n\u2014 Nnenna (@theAfroLegalise) February 1, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n\n Is America the only country in the world that without which humans can't survive. Its time our leaders believe in their country. An example is that of @RwandaGov<\/a> . Travel ban list does not hinder the growth of our beloved country. God bless Nigeria.<\/p>\n\u2014 Sir Genius (@Aluta_milo) February 2, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n\n President Donald Trump<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nSince coming into power, President Donald Trump has continued to expand the travel ban. The move is to curb the growing immigration into the United States. According to officials, the new measures are due to the failure of the countries to meet US security and information-sharing standards. African countries on the new travel ban list are Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan, and Tanzania. President Donald Trump first introduced a travel ban in 2017<\/a>. However, the majority of the affected nations were Muslim majorities. Speaking to reporters on Friday, January 31st, acting Homeland Security Secretary, Chad Wolf said,\n\n\"These countries, for the most part, want to be helpful but for a variety of different reasons simply failed to meet those minimum requirements that we laid out.\"<\/em>\nWhat The Ban Really Means<\/h2>\nOther countries on the new travel ban list are Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan. Consequently, the US will suspend the issuance of visas that will lead to permanent residency to citizens on the ban list. Also, Sudan and Tanzania will no longer be able to apply for \u2018diversity visas\u2019. Diversity visa is available by lottery for countries with low immigration rates to the US.\n\nStatistics from the US government shows the State Department issued over 8,000 immigration visas to Nigerians in 2018. This is larger than the combined number of visas issued to other nations on the new list. In the same year, about 2,000 visas were issued to Sudan nationals, 290 to Tanzania, and 31 to Eritrea. The new addition brings the total number of countries on the US travel ban list to 13. The new regulation will take effect from February 22, 2020.\n\nALSO READ: Cardi B Wants Nigerian Citizenship. Asks Fans To Help Her With A Nigerian Name<\/a><\/strong>\n\nImmigrants who obtain visas before the travel ban takes effect will still be able to travel to the United States. The ban will not affect nonimmigrant visas. This includes visas for temporary workers, students as well as visas for potential employees with specialized skills. However, immigrants have the option of applying for waivers from the restrictions. According to the administration, waivers are only for people that will suffer undue hardship if denied entry in the United States. However, people criticize the entire waiver process as not transparent.\n
Reaction to Donald Trump\u2019s Travel Ban Expansion<\/h2>\nWith the 2020 elections drawing closer, it seems Trump is using travel ban and cut in the admission of refugees to rally supporters. Inasmuch as Sudan has transitioned from military to civilian-run government, officials say they are still a state sponsor of terrorism. Regarding Nigeria, officials cited an elevation of risk. However, Nigeria\u2019s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed said,\n\n\u201cIt would be quite unfortunate if for any reason Nigeria was on the list. It would be double jeopardy. The country has committed a lot of resources to fight terrorism. Any travel ban cannot but be inimical to the growth of the country.\u201d<\/em>\n\n\n\nNot everyone is in support of the travel ban in the United States. Democrats remain one of the major opposition to the ban and its expansion. Reacting to the new ban, Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California said,\n\n\u201cPresident Trump and his administration\u2019s continued disdain for our nation\u2019s national security and our founding ideals of liberty and justice... dishonor our proud immigrant heritage and the diversity that strengthens and enriches our communities.\u201d<\/em>\n
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Travel Ban Coming on the Heels of New Rules to Deter Birth Tourism<\/h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_218776\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"800\"]
The new rule against birth tourism will subject pregnant women to more scrutiny<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe new travel ban is coming barely a week after the US Department of State unveiled new rules to tackle the practice of women coming to the United States to give birth. The policy which took effect on Friday 24th January 2020 is a crackdown on \u2018birth tourism\u2019. Under the new rule, pregnant women will go through more scrutiny. Officials say they will need to prove they have other reasons for applying for US visitor visas besides giving birth on US soil. According to the Department of State,\n\n\"The final rule addresses concerns about the attendant risks of this activity to national security and law enforcement. [This includes] criminal activity associated with the birth tourism industry, as reflected in federal prosecutions of individuals and entities involved in that industry.\"<\/em>\n\n\n\nThere is no clear record of the number of babies born to US visitors annually. However, different groups have come up with estimates. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the 2017 figure for children born on temporary tourist visas was about 10,000. However, the Center for Immigration Studies<\/a>, a group that advocates for stricter immigration laws says the figure between the second half of 2016 and the first half of 2017 was about 33,000.\n\nNo doubt, the poor health systems in some African nations force women\u2014in need of special care\u2014to travel abroad. With the new rule, even legitimate reasons like this one will be turned down. Also, the new policy will open women up to more discriminations and harsh treatments. The most common is taking a pregnancy test<\/a> before boarding a plane.","post_title":"Is President Trump's New Travel Ban And Birth Tourism Policy A Scheme To Lower Africa's Population In America?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-slams-nigeria-eritrea-sudan-tanzania-two-others-with-travel-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-16 07:55:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-16 07:55:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=218759","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":213319,"post_author":"3559","post_date":"2020-01-08 13:41:54","post_date_gmt":"2020-01-08 13:41:54","post_content":"Taxi-hailing services are increasingly becoming popular in major cities across the globe. Kenya\u2019s capital Nairobi is no exception as the city has witnessed a proliferation of taxi-hailing cabs in recent years. There are both local and international taxi apps such as Taxify, Uber, Mondo and Little Cab.\n\nIn the early years of taxi-hailing services, safety, especially for women, was a major concern. In Kenya, men dominate the taxi industry. As a result, there have been concerns about the safety of women especially when they ride at night. There have been incidences of attacks on female passengers in the past.\n\nHowever, the taxi-hailing services landscape in Kenya changed two years ago. Motivated by the need to address women's concerns an entrepreneur launched a female-only taxi-hailing app in 2018. Mehnaz Sarwar invested around $10,000<\/a>to to develop the taxi solution called An-Nisa.<\/u> The taxi service was meant to offer safety and comfort to women and children.\n\nSarwar, who is a Muslim, previously ran a restaurant business. Her concerns about riding with a male taxi driver pushed her to come up with An-Nisa. She said that her experiences pushed her to develop the app. As a Muslim woman, she has always desired to have a fellow lady drive her which was rare to find. In an interview, she said,\n\n\"I was always uncomfortable being in a car with someone I didn\u2019t know, especially if it was a male. So I was always in search of a female driver. I realized that a lot of ladies are still in that position.\"\n\nAlso Read: <\/strong>Uber Rival Taxify Bets On Motorcycles and Rickshaws in East Africa<\/strong><\/a>\n\nSince 2018 the number of female taxi-hailing services drivers has grown significantly in Kenya. An-Nisa not only provides safety to female riders but also is a source of employment for women. Kenya has been enhancing its efforts in mobile and digital technologies to enhance opportunities for women. Currently, the country's progress on the digital inclusion of women is the highest in Africa. This has spawned further innovation with the likes of Sarwar getting opportunities to transform the digital space. With the an-Nisa app women, drivers can connect with female riders thus enhancing safety.\n\nIn its first week, the app managed to register over 100 female drivers with several app downloads. The number has continued to increase with the app targeting close to 2000 drivers. The app has been attracting large numbers of female riders. As a result, this has helped in balancing the demand and supply offering\nAn-Nisa to charge a commission of 10% on rides <\/strong><\/h2>\nEqually, An-Nisa seeks to empower its drivers economically by ensuring they earn more. Issues of the commissions the taxi-hailing companies charge have always been a concern. There are instances taxi drivers have downed tools citing exploitation form the taxi-hailing companies. However, An-Nisa charges just a 10% commission on the ride relative to the 25% other rivals charge.\n\nAccording to Sarwar, charging low commission has helped in making fares affordable for women for the same distance travel. Equally, female drivers are earning good commissions and it has given incentives to women entrepreneurs.\n\nIn an interview with The Standard Sarwar stated that the app is a source of empowerment for women drivers. She added that it\u2019s a safe option for women who may not prefer riding with a man because of religious reasons.\n\nOne driver registered with An-Nisa, Susan Cherono says<\/a> that the platform is different from the rest. Susan has worked for all the other platforms and shared her joy of having a female-focused taxi-hailing app. She says it is more empowering and the commissions are lower.\n
More taxi-hailing companies seeking to attract women drivers <\/strong><\/h2>\nHowever, An-Nisa is not the only taxi-hailing services app in Kenya that has sought to offer women services. For instance, Little Cab which launched in 2016 has been enabling features that offer more safety to women. The app has an option where a customer can choose either a female or a male driver.\n\nAccording to Little Cab\u2019s sales and marketing head Maureen Chege, the app has been attracting more women. Since its launch, Little Cab has grown the number of female drivers to around 500<\/a> from just 27.\n\nAlso, Taxify has been encouraging more women to be drivers by offering to finance them. The company is giving priority to women in their financing option for drivers unable to purchase cars upfront. According to Taxify East Africa general manager, there is one female driver in every 50 drivers in the industry. Therefore, they seek to encourage more women to join the taxi-hailing services industry by offering these incentives.","post_title":"Female-Focused Taxi-Hailing Services App Launched In Nairobi, Kenya","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"female-focused-taxi-hailing-services-app-launched-in-nairobi-kenya","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-12 21:34:39","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-12 21:34:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=213319","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":196803,"post_author":"2777","post_date":"2019-11-19 21:29:31","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-19 21:29:31","post_content":"\n\nReddish-brown clothes that blend with the color of the soil. Circular tattoo around the eyes. Brass bracelets and necklaces. These are identifying characteristics of the Datooga people. Sometimes spelled Tatooga, the people are predominantly herders. The tribe occupies Singida and Manyara Region of north-central Tanzania. Notwithstanding being cut off from civilization, Chem Chem Association is offering them support in the form of a tourism center.\n\nThe tourism center will likely open the Datooga people to the world. By offering indigenous culture tourism services, the center will become a huge tourist attraction. Consequently, it will be a huge source of revenue for the community villages in the Babati District Council as well as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. Speaking about the benefit of the center to women, Mr. Walter Pallangyo, Chem Chem Social Development Officer said,\n
Source: Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em>\nA peek into the custom and identity of Datooga people<\/h2>\nDatooga people pride themselves as Tanzania\u2019s oldest tribe<\/a>. However, the Bushmen and Maasai claim this title too. Apart from their nomadic lifestyle, they are also fierce warriors. Cattle are the most important domestic animal. Over time, the people have diversified into plant production including maize, beans, and millet. The Datooga people guard their culture jealously and resist external influences. The Barabaig are the largest group among the Datooga speaking people.\n\nConsequently, the Datooga people are animists who fear and respect their ancestors. Their environment is semi-arid which makes it difficult to get clean water. Therefore, maternal mortality is high in this area. Their language closely resembles Omotik<\/a> which is the speech of another small northern tribe in Tanzania.\n