Kibo Africa targets 10,000 electric motorcycles in Kenya within a year
Kibo Africa Director Felix Mulwa said the company has spent the past three years testing the motorcycles and is now ready for commercial deployment, beginning with Nairobi before expanding to other regions. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kibo Africa, an electric mobility company, plans to deploy 10,000 electric motorcycles in Kenya within the next 12 months. This initiative aims to expand the company's presence in the nation's burgeoning boda boda sector.
- 10,000 electric motorcycles to be deployed in Kenya within 12 months.
- Key organizations: Kibo Africa and energy company Powerhive.
- Partnership will establish battery-swapping infrastructure to reduce rider downtime and operating costs, with potential savings of Sh500 to Sh600 daily compared to fuel motorcycles.
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Kibo Africa Targets 10,000 Electric Motorcycles in Kenya Within a Year - June 2026
Kibo Africa, an electric mobility company, plans to deploy 10,000 electric motorcycles in Kenya within the next 12 months to expand its presence in the country's boda boda sector. Simultaneously, Kenya Power is actively identifying and migrating all Electric Vehicle charging customers to its specialized e-mobility tariff to improve revenue tracking and sector planning, as e-mobility tariff revenues surge. At the same time, Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers has launched a new Toyota Hiace assembly line at its Thika plant, supported by significant investment to boost local automotive production.
