MOBILITY
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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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BasiGo launches charging station at Athi River to boost sustainable public transport
In a significant boost to Kenya’s climate action agenda, BasiGo, the country’s leading electric bus provider, has commissioned a new high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Shell Athi River service station. The launch represents a strategic expansion of Kenya’s “E-Mobility Backbone”, a dedicated network of charging infrastructure designed to replace fossil-fuel reliance with clean energy in the public…
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Why the battery is the true cost of electric motorbikes revolution in Kenya
When you look at a nice-looking electric motorbike gliding through the streets of Nairobi, Kenya, it is easy to focus on the wheels, the digital dashboard, or the lack of an exhaust pipe. But the most critical component, and the reason these bikes have disrupted the entire economics of the boda boda sector, is hidden discreetly under the seat. It…
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Bolt Becomes Nairobi’s Largest EV Ride-Hailing Platform as Electric Fleet Hits 40%
Bolt has officially become the largest operator of electric motorbikes in Kenya’s ride-hailing sector, announcing today that over 40% of its boda boda fleet is now electric. This milestone positions the mobility giant at the forefront of the country’s green transport revolution, significantly outpacing competitors in the race to electrify last-mile connectivity. In a statement released on Monday, the company…
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EIB Invests €25m in German Startup Trailer Dynamics
The European Investment Bank (EIB), is investing €25 million in German startup Trailer Dynamics, a pioneer in trailer electrification technology. This funding will accelerate the company’s scaleup, production, and market rollout, reinforcing Europe’s technological leadership in the electrification of freight transport. Trailer Dynamics’ e-trailer technology offers a breakthrough solution for decarbonising heavy road transport. By pairing a conventional truck unit…
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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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Kenya Unveils $47M Plan to Roll Out 10,000 EV Charging Stations Nationwide
Kenya’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has announced an ambitious plan to install 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country, backed by an investment of $47.26 million (Sh6.12 billion). The project aims to address one of the significant barriers to EV adoption in Kenya: the scarcity of charging infrastructure outside the capital, Nairobi. While the number of registered…
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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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