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Waze traffic app now in Kenya

Safaricom and Google have launched Waze, an app that offers motorists in Nairrobi and other parts of the world accurate and real-time traffic information, based on crowd-sourced data from other road users.

It uses a Global Positioning System to collect traffic information varying from; accidents, impassable routes, traffic jams and advices on alternative routes

“Waze will be the ultimate driving companion, tracking your progress in traffic jams, it will also update you of information by other motorists,” Charles Murito, Country Manager, Google Kenya.

The partnership will help Safaricom widen its data network usage as more subscribers enroll onto the program to get a traffic update through Waze.

“Traffic information on Waze, which is updated in real time, will save users the hassle of enormous amounts of time spent in traffic by offering alternative routes,” said Sylvia Mulinge, Director, Consumer Business at Safaricom.

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