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More Kenyans Embrace Electric Bikes as Spiro Sells Over 1500 Units in a Year

It appears that more Kenyans are embracing the electric bike according to data from one of the ev startups Spiro Kenya. The company has sold over 1,500 units of their electric bikes in the past 12 months alone. The sales…

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Only Electric Motorcycles Will Be Registered in Rwanda From 2025

In a bold move meant to curb the emission of greenhouse gases and improve air quality, Rwanda will register only electric motorbikes beginning January 2025. The targeted phaseout of petrol powered motorbikes will mainly affect public transportation. According to the…

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BMW is Developing a Self Riding Motorbike – Would You Try It?

We have had self driving vehicles for a while and it appears the world is getting used to them. Even though many countries haven’t seen them yet. Now BMW is developing a self riding motorbike! Imagine a motorcycle that can…

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Mogo to Offer Financing for Roam Electric Motorcycles

Loans facility Mogo will start offering financing for Roam electric motorcycles. The two companies announced a strategic partnership on April 3rd in a deal that aims to accelerate the adoption of climate friendly motorcycles in Kenya. Roam is one of…

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Roam Launches New Electric Motorcycle Showroom

Emobility startup Roam has unveiled a new showroom dedicated to electric motorcycles. The showroom located at Ngumba Estate along Thika Road at the Roam Shop will give customers a personalized shopping experience with expert guidance from knowledgeable staff members passionate…

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Investors pump USD 19.5 million into electric motorbike startup Ampersand

E-mobility startup Ampersand raised USD 19.5 million in equity funding round and debt facility announced on 19th December 2023. The money will ramp up electric motorcycle battery production, expand swap station network and accelerate R&D on battery tech, software and…

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Stima Boda electric motorcycle big money grant a boon to the industry

The electric motorcycle Kenya industry continues to make strides as e-mobility startup Stima got a 100,000 Euro investment from DEG Impulse. Stima, just like its competitor Ampersand, sells itself more as a battery manufacturer rather than an electric motorbike company….

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Electric motorcycle company Ampersand makes huge strides in public transport in Kigali and Nairobi

Ampersand is fast becoming a household name when anyone talks about electric motorcycle Kenya. The company has a mission to revolutionize the bodaboda industry in East Africa, and is right on track after getting more than 1,000 motorbikes on the…

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