MOBILITY
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Kenya Power’s EV Charging Revenue Hits KES 382 Million
Kenya Power has recorded cumulative revenue of KES 382 million (approximately US$2.9 million) from electric vehicle charging over the past 34 months, as electricity sales to the e-mobility sector grew more than 113-fold between July 2023 and April 2026. Monthly EV charging revenue rose from KES 873,907 (roughly US$6,700) in July 2023 to a peak of KES 35 million (US$271,000)…
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NCBA, Salvador Caetano Partner on EV Financing Scheme
NCBA Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited, one of East Africa’s leading automotive distributors, introducing a structured asset financing scheme covering a range of passenger and commercial vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs). The partnership extends NCBA’s dealer financing ecosystem and positions the bank to capture growing demand for EV financing as Kenya’s cleaner mobility…
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Nairobi’s Kamukunji Tapped as Global Test Case for Low-Carbon Urban Development
In the crowded streets of Kamukunji, one of central Nairobi’s most densely populated districts, a multimillion-dollar experiment in sustainable urban development is about to begin. The five-year programme, backed by a $5.2 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), aims to remake the neighbourhood into a low-carbon, climate-resilient community, while making the case that the same approach can be…
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Sora Fuel closes $14.6m round to scale air-to-jet fuel technology
Sora Fuel, a climate technology company that makes jet fuel from just air, water, and renewable energy, has closed a $14.6 million round. The round was co-led by Spero Ventures and Inspired Capital, alongside super pro-rata investments from Engine Ventures and Wireframe Ventures. Sora has proven that its proprietary system can capture CO₂ directly from ambient air and convert it…
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Africa’s Electric Revolution: How Local Startups Are Building Smarter Ways To Move
Every day, millions of Africans wake up, hop on a bodaboda, squeeze into a matatu, or board a bus to get to work, school, or the market. Transport is the heartbeat of our cities and our economies. But for years, that heartbeat has been powered by expensive, polluting petrol, and many of us have felt the pain every time fuel…
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Skoot Launches e3W – Electric Tuk-tuk for Nairobi Drivers
Skoot Technology (Skoot) launched the Skoot e3W, the smart electric tuk-tuk powered by SUN Mobility’s battery swapping technology and distributed by Car & General. The Skoot e3W combines a proven Piaggio-designed vehicle, supplied and supported by Car & General, with SUN Mobility’s ‘ultrafast’ battery swapping platform. It is a cost effective digitallyconnected solution targeted at ambitious drivers to work smarter…
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Bolt Now Represents 24% of Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Fleet
Following the launch of Kenya’s E-Mobility Policy, new data from Bolt highlights the growing role of shared mobility platforms in accelerating electric vehicle Electric Vehicle adoption across the country. With 5,808 electric vehicles currently operating on its platform, Bolt today represents approximately 24% of all electric vehicles in Kenya, based on an estimated national total of around 24,000 registered EVs.…
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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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Rideence Inks KSh 320M Deal with AVA to Kickstart Local Electric Vehicle Assembly in Mombasa
Rideence Africa Limited has announced a KSh 320 million partnership with Associated Vehicle Assemblers (AVA) to commence the local assembly of electric vehicles (EVs) in Mombasa. The ambitious project, which officially kicked off this week, aims to assemble 152 electric units from Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) kits by the end of February 2026. The initial batch will consist of 132 units…
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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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