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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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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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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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MOBILITY
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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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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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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