I have always thought that adoption of electric vehicles in Africa will happen a whole lot faster than a lot of people think, and I am glad to see that we are starting to see a lot more activity in several countries on the continent, from electric motorcycles to electric … [continued]
Spiro and Catholic Church Partner to Roll Out Solar-Powered Swap Stations Across Kenya Spiro, one of the leading electric mobility companies in Africa, has just signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Catholic Church in Kenya to establish solar-powered battery swap stations nationwide, advancing the country’s transition to clean … [continued]
Kenya is one of the countries that stands to benefit the most from accelerating electric car adoption, and thus needs to be more proactive. Kenya’s grid is already exceptionally clean. Renewables provide around 90% of Kenya’s electricity generation. By gradually increasing the penetration of electric vehicles in Kenya, significant savings … [continued]
Tobias Alando is right: localization is key if Kenya is to unlock the full promise of electric mobility. The EV sector is not a theoretical opportunity anymore — it is here, and it aligns with three urgent national priorities: creating jobs, improving public health, and strengthening the fiscal base. But … [continued]
Industry experts note that the collaboration reinforces Kenya’s position as a hub for sustainable innovation, demonstrating how cross-sector partnerships can accelerate climate resilience and create new economic opportunities. The lack of access to clean cooking and sustainable transport is a big issue on the African continent. In an exciting development, … [continued]
I have been covering developments in Africa’s electric mobility sector for close to a decade now, and a lot has happened in that time. Several firms operating in the various countries on the African continent have done a magnificent job of building the continent’s electric mobility industry from scratch. After … [continued]
BasiGo has installed DC fast chargers in Nyahururu and Thika to ensure smooth inter-city operations. Having followed progress in Africa’s electric mobility sector over the past decade, I get very excited whenever a new game-changing development is announced. That’s because it gives us an opportunity to reflect on the progress … [continued]
Kenya’s electric mobility sector is growing nicely, with several players getting significant traction. According to the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK), there are over 56 players active in Kenya’s electric mobility sector. These various entities play pivotal roles in driving progress, shaping policies, and contributing to the overall growth … [continued]
In a new white paper EMAK also highlights fiscal benefits derived from accelerating the transition to electric. The Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK) is a diverse and dynamic community that includes industry experts, entrepreneurs, policymakers, academics, innovators, and enthusiastic individuals who believe in the potential of electric mobility to … [continued]
Last year, the Clicks Group and United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD) partnered with Everlectric and Investec Sustainable Solutions to introduce South Africa’s first fleet of zero-emission, pharma-compliant electric vehicles (EVs) with solar-powered refrigeration. This partnership uses Maxus eDeliver 3 electric panel vans that were chosen because of their purpose-built light commercial … [continued]
