Roam Raises Local Content in Electric Motorcycles to 40% - October 2026

Electric motorcycle manufacturer Roam has significantly increased its use of locally sourced parts, boosting its domestic production capabilities to 40% local content. This development highlights Kenya's growing emphasis on local manufacturing and value addition in the transport sector. Java House has expanded its East African network to 114 outlets with the opening of its first branch in Buruburu, Nairobi, demonstrating continued growth in Kenya's hospitality and retail sector. Nairobi has been recognized as one of five African cities to watch for significant technology and industrial growth, with projections indicating sustained economic expansion through 2050.