Mobility
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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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NEWS
Rideence Inks KSh 320M Deal with AVA to Kickstart Local Electric Vehicle Assembly in Mombasa
Rideence Africa Limited has announced a KSh 320 million partnership with Associated Vehicle Assemblers (AVA) to commence the local assembly of electric vehicles (EVs) in Mombasa. The ambitious project, which officially kicked off this week, aims to assemble 152 electric units from Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) kits by the end of February 2026. The initial batch will consist of 132 units…
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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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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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MOBILITY
Wheels, Drive TLV Partner to Accelerate Smart Mobility Innovation
Wheels, a pioneer in fleet management and mobility, has partnered with Drive TLV, an innovation hub for smart mobility, to further advance technology-driven solutions. Drive TLV connects industry-leading companies with startups to create transformative collaborations in sustainable and connected mobility. Through this partnership, Wheels gains access to Drive TLV’s global network of startups, reinforcing its commitment to shaping the future…
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NEWS
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
Roam Launches 2nd-Gen Electric Bike Co-Designed with Boda Boda Riders
Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer Roam has launched the Generation 2 Roam Air, a major upgrade to its flagship electric motorcycle. The Roam Electric Bike is designed with direct input from boda boda riders in Kenya. The second-generation Roam Air introduces more than 40 new features and improvements, spanning performance, durability, comfort, and safety. Roam Electric Bike enthusiasts will note the…
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