This archive report was first published on 19 July 2019.
Published on July 19, 2019, this article highlights the differences between Cairo and Nairobi's parking and car cultures.
While Kenyan motorists are familiar with the 'Kanjo yellow coats' and clamps that immobilize vehicles, Cairo's streets are a haven for drivers. Parking on the streets is free of charge, and motorists can even double and triple park without harassment from the authorities.
However, there are private parking bays that charge per hour, with rates not exceeding 5 Egyptian Pounds (approximately Sh31.25) an hour.
The city's car culture is also noteworthy, with no single car model dominating the streets. Instead, an even mixture of brands from Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, and the USA can be seen, including Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Peugeot, Citroën, Renault, Fiat, Skoda, Mazda, Nissan, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Subaru, Hyundai, KIA, Daewoo, Chevrolet, Opel, and Jeep. Interestingly, station wagons are extremely rare in Cairo.
Meanwhile, the Africa Cup of Nations has been making headlines, with the winning team set to pocket a cool $4.5 million (approximately Sh456 million) thanks to Total's eight-year partnership with the Confederation of Africa Football, launched in 2016.
