eMobility
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MOBILITY
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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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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MOBILITY
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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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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MOBILITY
Kenya Takes Bold Step Toward Sustainable Mobility with Launch of Electric Inter-City Matatus
In a major boost to Kenya’s green transport transition, electric mobility company BasiGo has launched the country’s first pilot program for electric matatus on inter-city routes. The initiative is being hailed as a transformative step toward reducing transport emissions and bringing clean energy solutions to the heart of Kenya’s public transport system. The pilot program, rolled out in partnership with…
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MOBILITY
Kenya Power Plans to Build 45 EV Charging Stations Across Six Counties
Kenya Power has announced plans to install 45 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across six counties within the next 12 months. The stations will be installed in Nairobi, Nyeri, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Mombasa and Taita Taveta counties, as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s shift towards sustainable transportation. “Kenya Power is committed to enable the country’s transition to electric…
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MOBILITY
BasiGo to Deploy 28 New Electric Buses in Rwanda
BasiGo, the Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Rwanda, with 28 new electric buses set for delivery. The first batch of buses is already on the way and will arrive in Kigali next month. As a result, the expanded fleet will soon serve both city and inter-city routes. Additionally, BasiGo plans to deploy…
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MOBILITY
Inside Kenya Power’s Commitment to Electric Mobility
Kenya Power has recently been stepping up efforts to increase the uptake of electric vehicles and motorbikes in the country (eMobility). In line with its commitment to sustainable energy and green mobility solutions, the company announced in April last year an investment of up to KShs. 258 million over a three-year period to support the uptake of electric mobility in…
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