EVs
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NEWS
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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ENERGY
Moment Energy Secures $5m Funding to Scale EV Battery Repurposing
Moment Energy, a Canadian company specializing in the repurposing of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, has secured $5 million in growth financing from TD Innovation Partners (TDIP). The capital injection is set to accelerate the company’s mission to supply the growing demand for clean, reliable, and sustainable energy storage systems worldwide. The funding from TDIP underscores a rising trend of institutional support…
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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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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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NEWS
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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NEWS
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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Watu 2024 Sustainability Report: Over 2,000 EVs and 1.4M Smartphones Financed
Watu has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing significant progress in financial inclusion, clean mobility, gender equity, and responsible financing across Africa. The report builds on the company’s inaugural 2023 edition, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and accountability while outlining achievements, challenges, and future goals. According to the report, Watu financed more than 2,000 electric vehicles in 2024, supported by…
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Britam Launches EV Insurance to Power Kenya’s Green Mobility
Britam General Insurance has launched an Electric Vehicle (EV) insurance cover in Kenya, designed to support the country’s growing shift to green mobility. The product, tailored for both fully electric and hybrid vehicles, positions Britam as a key player in accelerating Kenya’s transition to a low-carbon economy. According to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure’s Draft National e-Mobility Policy, the…
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NEWS
MBAK Energy Solutions Targets African EV Market with Launch of E-Taxi Bikes in Nairobi
MBAK Energy Solutions has officially entered the African electric mobility market with the arrival and assembly of its first electric taxi bikes in Nairobi, Kenya. The long-awaited e-bikes have now reached MBAK’s local partner, Carbon Zero Mobility (CZM), for final assembly, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion strategy across the continent. The rollout in Nairobi is the first…
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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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