EVs
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NEWS
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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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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NEWS
KCB, Matatu Owners Association Launch EV Charging Station in Buruburu
KCB Bank Kenya, the Matatu Owners Association (MOA) and electric mobility firm ePureMotion have launched an electric vehicle charging station for public service vehicles (PSVs) in Nairobi’s Buruburu Estate. The facility is expected to support the gradual adoption of electric matatus by providing charging infrastructure for the sector. It builds on a partnership announced in 2024, under which KCB committed…
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MOBILITY
Kenya Power’s EV Charging Revenue Hits KES 382 Million
Kenya Power has recorded cumulative revenue of KES 382 million (approximately US$2.9 million) from electric vehicle charging over the past 34 months, as electricity sales to the e-mobility sector grew more than 113-fold between July 2023 and April 2026. Monthly EV charging revenue rose from KES 873,907 (roughly US$6,700) in July 2023 to a peak of KES 35 million (US$271,000)…
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GREEN FINANCE
NCBA, Salvador Caetano Partner on EV Financing Scheme
NCBA Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited, one of East Africa’s leading automotive distributors, introducing a structured asset financing scheme covering a range of passenger and commercial vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs). The partnership extends NCBA’s dealer financing ecosystem and positions the bank to capture growing demand for EV financing as Kenya’s cleaner mobility…
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NEWS
The Business Case for Resilient Solar-EV Infrastructure in Africa
For commercial real estate developers and fleet operators across Africa, the challenge is twofold and relentless: navigating the crippling disruptions of grid instability (load shedding) while managing the skyrocketing logistics costs driven by volatile fossil fuel prices. The traditional reliance on diesel generators is quickly becoming a financial liability rather than a safety net. In this volatile landscape, the integration…
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LATEST
Africa’s Electric Revolution: How Local Startups Are Building Smarter Ways To Move
Every day, millions of Africans wake up, hop on a bodaboda, squeeze into a matatu, or board a bus to get to work, school, or the market. Transport is the heartbeat of our cities and our economies. But for years, that heartbeat has been powered by expensive, polluting petrol, and many of us have felt the pain every time fuel…
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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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MOBILITY
Kenya Unveils National E-mobility Policy
Kenya has officially launched the National Electric Mobility (E-Mobility) Policy, a comprehensive roadmap designed to transition the country’s transport sector away from fossil fuels and toward a sustainable, electric future. The landmark policy launched on Tuesday marks a major milestone in Kenya’s transition towards clean, sustainable, and innovative transport solutions. It provides a clear framework to guide the adoption of…
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