Tech & Energy

A new wave of innovation is sweeping through Africa’s transport sector as solar-powered e-bikes and mobile charging stations redefine how far clean energy can reach. From the bustling cities to the most remote hinterlands, this shift marks a transformative step toward a greener, more connected continent.

Electric motorbike company Spiro has secured a record-breaking $100 million investment, the largest in Africa’s two-wheel e-mobility sector. Led by Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Development in Africa, the funding will accelerate Spiro’s deployment of 100,000 electric bikes across seven African countries by December. In Kenya, where the company leads with over 52% of the EV bike market, Spiro’s expansion promises to slash emissions, create jobs, and drive sustainable transport transformation.

KCB Bank's Green Financing Solutions has launched an inspiring initiative that helps schools transition from reliance on firewood and charcoal to clean energy solutions, such as LPG and solar power. The aim is simple: reduce costs, improve health, preserve forests, and bring sustainability into the daily rhythm of school life.

According to the agency’s latest forecast, this transition is being driven by solar and wind that are growing faster than any other power sources, driven by falling technology costs, government policies, and rising public demand for climate action.

East Africa is shifting gears in its journey toward a cleaner, greener future. In a major milestone for the continent’s low-carbon public transport ambitions, Kenyan e-mobility startup BasiGo has announced the deployment of its 100th electric bus, now serving routes across Kenya and Rwanda.

Roam Electric's recognition as the premier electric mobility manufacturer in Africa has solidified Kenya's status as a frontrunner in the transition to clean energy within the transportation sector.