A new direct bus service has been launched between Addis Ababa and Nairobi, aiming to boost trade, business, and tourism between Ethiopia and Kenya.
As reported by the BBC, Abyssinia Luxury Coach inaugurated the cross-border service on Sunday, August 3, 2025, marking a pivotal step in overland connectivity.
This new route addresses the rising cost of air travel and limited ground alternatives, offering a more affordable and comfortable option for travellers and traders.
The service is anticipated to reduce travel costs, directly facilitating increased movement of goods and people.
Experts believe the bus link will foster stronger economic integration, boosting cross-border trade in agricultural products, chemicals, and other commodities.
Furthermore, it is poised to stimulate tourism by making travel between the two vibrant capitals more accessible, encouraging cultural exchange and strengthening people-to-people ties.
This initiative underscores the deepening bilateral relationship and shared economic aspirations of Ethiopia and Kenya.
