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Rwanda-Kenya electric mobility startup Ampersand has secured a new financing package anchored by a working-capital facility from British International Investment (BII) and fresh equity from several impact-focused investors to scale its fleet to 13,000 electric motorcycles and double its battery-swap network across East Africa by early 2026. The fresh capital will fund a rapid roll-out…
Kenya has taken another major step in its transition to clean transport with the launch of electric Tuk-Tuks, a move that the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) says could transform mobility, cut pollution, and create new economic opportunities. The electric three-wheelers, especially the ambulance versions designed to reach underserved settlements, are being hailed as…
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is urging motorists and transport operators to embrace e-mobility as part of Kenya’s strategy to reduce pollution and cut reliance on fossil fuels. During the launch of an electric Tuk-Tuk in Nairobi, NTSA’s Head of Road Safety, Samuel Musumba, described the innovation as both timely and transformative, noting…
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Kenya has secured a Sh22 billion financing facility from Japan to accelerate local electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and reduce electricity costs. The deal, announced during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, marks a significant step in Kenya’s ambition to become a leader in Africa’s e-mobility and clean energy transition….
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Imagine a city where the roar of engines, the buzz of motorbikes, and the constant honking are replaced by a serene hush, where movement still thrives, but noise pollution disappears. This isn’t a scene from a futuristic film. It’s the reality electric vehicles (EVs) promise, and it could radically transform how we experience urban life….
Written By: Faith Jemosop Kenya is spearheading Africa’s electric mobility shift, anchored by rapid expansion in clean power, charging networks, battery‑swap stations, and local manufacturing. With nearly 90% of its electricity from renewable sources, Kenya aims to reduce transport emissions by 32% by 2030. Key infrastructure investments, from grid upgrades to mandated EV‑ready parking, are…
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Written By: Faith Jemosop Electric Tuk-Tuks Promise a Cleaner Future But Battery Costs Are a Major Roadblock Car & General, a leading distributor of electric tuk-tuks (three-wheeled rickshaws) in East Africa, is facing a growing challenge: while the demand for clean, affordable transportation is rising, the high cost of batteries especially lithium-ion ones, is slowing…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Electric Vehicles are no longer a fantasy for wealthy Europeans or Chinese industrialists. They’re here, in Kenya. They’re in your city, at your boda stage, behind that quiet hum on Thika Road. But who’s making them affordable? Who’s quietly changing Kenya’s roads while the government chases policy papers? We asked the…
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Written By: Faith Jemosop Electric vehicles (EVs) are often touted as the future of mobility. And in Kenya, that future has already begun. From electric boda bodas whizzing through Nairobi to e-buses ferrying passengers on major city routes, the EV transition is no longer theoretical. But scratch beneath the surface, and the challenges are hard…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Kenya’s shift toward green transportation is picking up momentum, led by local businesses and boda boda operators who are embracing electric vehicles (EVs) as a cheaper, cleaner alternative. But as the demand rises, so do the calls for government support to make the e-mobility transition sustainable and scalable. A Cheaper Alternative…
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