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SUN Mobility launches battery swapping network in Kenya
SUN Mobility has launched an open-architecture battery swapping network in Kenya, in partnership with Vivo Energy, positioning the country as the launch market for its expansion across Africa. The network has 35 stations live in Nairobi and Mombasa, serving electric motorcycles, scooters, tuk-tuks and cargo three-wheelers from multiple manufacturers. Unlike closed systems tied to a single brand, the platform allows…
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eWAKA ranked among Africa’s top 50 electric mobility firms
Kenyan-Rwandan electric mobility company eWAKA has been ranked among Africa’s top 50 mobility companies in the 2026 Mobility X Africa rankings, underlining its growth in the region’s fast-expanding e-mobility market. The firm was also named one of Kenya’s five highest-ranked mobility businesses, and the highest-ranked woman-led mobility company in East Africa, making it one of only a handful of woman-founded…
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Kenya Unveils National E-mobility Policy
Kenya has officially launched the National Electric Mobility (E-Mobility) Policy, a comprehensive roadmap designed to transition the country’s transport sector away from fossil fuels and toward a sustainable, electric future. The landmark policy launched on Tuesday marks a major milestone in Kenya’s transition towards clean, sustainable, and innovative transport solutions. It provides a clear framework to guide the adoption of…
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Proto Energy and OLA Partner for Clean Mobility
Proto Energy, through its OTO Gas brand, has partnered with OLA Energy to launch automotive Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) dispensing pumps. The pilot phase, which kicked off today at the OLA Energy station in Buruburu, Nairobi, marks the beginning of a multi-site rollout aimed at providing motorists with cleaner and more affordable fuel alternatives. The strategic partnership integrates LPG infrastructure…
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PREO Report Highlights Interoperability as the Key to Scaling Africa’s E-Mobility Sector
The Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) programme has released a new report titled Driving Interoperability: Insights from PREO’s E-Mobility Portfolio, offering a deep dive into how interoperability can unlock scalable, investable business models in sub-Saharan Africa’s electric mobility sector. Launched last week during Africa E-Mobility Week 2025, the report was co-funded by the UK Government under the Transforming Energy Access…
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Kenya Launches Programme to Accelerate E-mobility Transition
Kenya has officially launched the Safiri Electric Program, a national initiative under the Kenya Two and Three-Wheeler Electric Mobility Project, aimed at speeding up the country’s transition to electric transport. The program aims to reduce pollution, decrease fuel imports, and foster green jobs by converting Kenya’s popular two- and three-wheelers from internal combustion engines to electric power. According to World…
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Roam’s Electric Motorcycle to Ride 1,600 km Nairobi–Addis with Portable Charger Ahead of Africa E-Mobility Week
Roam, Kenya’s mobility company, has launched its third cross-border expedition to demonstrate the power, reliability, and accessibility of electric motorcycles across Africa. The journey named The Road to Addis set off on Sunday, October 5th, beginning a 1,600-kilometre journey from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in a bold test of long-distance electric mobility. The Road to Addis expedition follows Roam’s…
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Wheels, Drive TLV Partner to Accelerate Smart Mobility Innovation
Wheels, a pioneer in fleet management and mobility, has partnered with Drive TLV, an innovation hub for smart mobility, to further advance technology-driven solutions. Drive TLV connects industry-leading companies with startups to create transformative collaborations in sustainable and connected mobility. Through this partnership, Wheels gains access to Drive TLV’s global network of startups, reinforcing its commitment to shaping the future…
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Eskom and BYD Partner to Advance Affordable Electric Mobility in South Africa
Eskom has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with BYD Auto South Africa, marking a significant step toward the wider adoption of electric mobility in the country. The agreement, signed on 16 September 2025, coincided with the launch of the BYD Dolphin Surf, a compact and affordable all-electric vehicle designed to make sustainable transport more accessible to South Africans. The…
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Britam Launches EV Insurance to Power Kenya’s Green Mobility
Britam General Insurance has launched an Electric Vehicle (EV) insurance cover in Kenya, designed to support the country’s growing shift to green mobility. The product, tailored for both fully electric and hybrid vehicles, positions Britam as a key player in accelerating Kenya’s transition to a low-carbon economy. According to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure’s Draft National e-Mobility Policy, the…
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