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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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Roam and Fortune Credit Launch Electric Motorcycle Financing Program in Kenya
Roam, Kenya’s leading electric mobility manufacturer, has partnered with Fortune Credit, a licensed digital credit provider, to launch the country’s first-ever financing program for electric motorcycles. This initiative is designed to make clean mobility more accessible to both individuals and businesses by removing financial barriers that have limited adoption. The partnership kicks off with an initial order of 600 Roam…
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Roam and Keep It Cool Launch Africa’s First Fully Electric Cold-Chain Network
In a landmark initiative for climate resilience and sustainable food systems, Earthshot Prize 2022 Finalist Roam and Earthshot Prize 2024 winners Keep It Cool (KIC) have teamed up to unveil Africa’s first fully electric cold-chain distribution network. The partnership merges solar-powered refrigeration with locally manufactured electric delivery motorcycles, setting a new standard for clean, efficient food logistics on the continent.…
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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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E-Mobility Manufacturer Roam Ranked Kenya’s Fastest-Growing Company
Roam, the Nairobi-based electric mobility manufacturer, has been named Kenya’s fastest-growing company and among Africa’s top 40 in the 2025 Financial Times and Statista ranking of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies. The firm placed 35th overall on the continent — the highest among 11 Kenyan businesses on the list — and emerged as the leading electric mobility manufacturer featured. Compiled by…
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Roam and 4G Capital Partner to Finance Electric Boda Bodas in Kenya
Roam, Kenya’s electric mobility company, has partnered with digital credit provider 4G Capital to offer electric motorcycles financing to boda boda riders in the country. Through 4G Capital’s Jiinue Growth Program (2022–2027), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the initiative aims to empower young people, both men and women, with a strong focus on those in the boda boda industry.…
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