MOBILITY
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ARC Ride raises $33.3M to scale battery swapping
ARC Ride has raised $33.3 million in a new financing round as the African electric mobility company moves to scale its battery-swapping network, adding thousands of electric motorcycles and entering new markets across sub-Saharan Africa. The round was led by Novastar Ventures and Norrsken22, with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), British International Investment (BII) and Proparco participating. Existing investors Musashi…
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NCBA and BasiGo Put Green Finance Behind Kenya’s Electric Transport Push
Kenya’s electric transport transition is gaining a new source of momentum as green finance in Kenya moves from broad sustainability commitments into direct support for commercial fleets. NCBA Group and BasiGo’s partnership to finance 1,000 electric vehicles places financial institutions deeper into the country’s e-mobility ecosystem, with leasing and asset finance designed to help operators acquire electric vans without carrying…
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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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TVS Motor enters Kenya with launch of iQube electric scooter
Indian two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company has launched its iQube electric scooter in Kenya, marking its first entry into the African market as rising fuel costs push more commuters toward electric mobility. The scooter, unveiled in Nairobi in partnership with distributor Car & General, comes in two variants. The TVS iQube 3.5 carries two battery packs with an installed capacity…
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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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eWAKA Hits 1.1 Million Deliveries as Electric Fleet Expands Across Kenya and Rwanda
Electric mobility company eWAKA has exceeded 1.1 million commercial deliveries across Kenya and Rwanda, marking a significant milestone as it broadens one of East Africa’s largest managed electric fleets for last-mile logistics. The company said more than 1,200 electric cargo bicycles and motorcycles are now operating on its platform, supporting businesses and delivery riders through an integrated system that combines…
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KCB, CFAO Launch EV Skills Programme for 200 Youth
KCB Foundation has partnered with CFAO Mobility Kenya to train 200 young Kenyans in automotive and electric mobility(e-mobility) skills, strengthening the effort to prepare a workforce for the country’s growing sustainable transport sector. This programme will see participants undergo technical training at the Toyota Kenya Academy, where they will receive hands on skills in modern automotive technologies and electric vehicle…
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BasiGo, Rubis Expand EV Charging Network Along Key Transport Corridors
Electric bus provider BasiGo has partnered with Rubis Energy Kenya to expand fast-charging infrastructure along Kenya’s key transport corridors, a move set to widen access to clean mobility beyond Nairobi. The first charging station under the partnership is now operational at the Rubis service station in Sabaki, Athi River, with three additional sites in Meru, Nanyuki and Nyeri scheduled for…
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SBM Bank Launches Sh1bn Green Finance Facility for EVs
SBM Bank Kenya has launched a Sh1 billion Green Finance Facility to accelerate the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles. The facility, available over the next 12 months, provides consumers and businesses with credit to transition to eco-friendly mobility. The bank said lowering financial barriers to entry would help reduce Kenya’s carbon footprint and support a sustainable, zero-emission future. To…
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NCBA, ePureMotion Partner to Expand EV Financing in Kenya
NCBA Bank has announced a strategic partnership with electric mobility firm ePureMotion to increase access to electric vehicles in Kenya. The agreement introduces financing options for both private motorists and the public transport sector. Eligible salaried customers will be able to finance up to 100 percent of the cost of ePureMotion passenger electric vehicles for personal use, with repayment periods…
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