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M-KOPA X30 Review | A Budget 4G Smartphone on Flexible Payment Options
Battery, Electric Car, Electric Fleet January 23, 2026 Ronald Bwire Comments: 0

M-KOPA X30 Review | A Budget 4G Smartphone on Flexible Payment Options

The M-KOPA X30 is a successor of the M-KOPA X20, both budget-friendly Android smartphones designed for Africa’s growing urban and rural consumer who want a smartphone experience via flexible payment options. M-KOPA X30 is for everyday users who want big battery life, a large display, capable cameras, and smooth performance without paying cash. The brand is retailing in phones and motorcycles in Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria and a number of other African countries with flexible payment o...
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United Nations to Finance 68,000 Electric Vehicles to Accelerate E-Mobility in Kenya
Commercial EV, Electric Car, Electric Fleet October 27, 2025 Ronald Bwire Comments: 0

United Nations to Finance 68,000 Electric Vehicles to Accelerate E-Mobility in Kenya

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), and the World Resources Institute (WRI) have unveiled two climate-focused projects in Kenya, including a five-year, UN-backed financing plan worth between $40 million and $50 million to deploy about 68,000 electric two- and three-wheelers nationwide. Funded through the Mitigation Action Facility, the initiatives aim to scale clean transport, reduce emissions, and enhance food security as part of...
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Spiro Raises $100 Million to Expand its eBikes & Battery Swapping Network Across Africa
Battery, Electric Car, Electric Fleet October 23, 2025 Ronald Bwire Comments: 0

Spiro Raises $100 Million to Expand its eBikes & Battery Swapping Network Across Africa

Spiro, the ebike and battery swapping firm, has raised $100 million to provide affordable and accessible mobility to the masses while transforming Africa’s clean energy and urban transport sectors. The investment round, the largest investment in African two-wheel electric mobility ever, includes $75 million from The Fund forExport Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). ‍ According to Kaushik Burman, CEO of Spiro,“Thi...
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ARC Ride Raises $10M to Scale Electric Mobility in Kenya
Battery, Electric Car, Electric Fleet October 2, 2025 Ronald Bwire Comments: 0

ARC Ride Raises $10M to Scale Electric Mobility in Kenya

ARC Ride has raised $10 million from Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, in senior secured debt that will be used to fund over 600 battery-swapping cabinets and 25,000 batteries. This follows the $5 million financing from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor to provide affordable, reliable and clean e-mobility solutions for rapidly developing cities in Kenya. According to Joseph Hurst-Croft, CEO at ARC Ride: ...
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Samsung Galaxy A17 Price & Specs in Kenya
Battery, Electric Car, Electric Fleet September 17, 2025 Ronald Bwire Comments: 0

Samsung Galaxy A17 Price & Specs in Kenya

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A17 and the Galaxy Buds Core in Kenya just days after it announce the availability of its Galaxy A07 in Kenya. The Galaxy A17 comes in two memory options, 4GB RAM and 128 GB storage and 6GB RAM and 128 GB storage and a 5000 mAh non-removable battery for long battery life to last through a full day. 6.7″ display size with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) makes it comfortable to hold and use. On security, Samsung provides up to six generations of OS upgrades and...
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MOPO Raises £5 Million to Scale its Solar-Powered Battery Rental Model
Battery, Electric Car, Electric Fleet September 8, 2025 Ronald Bwire Comments: 0

MOPO Raises £5 Million to Scale its Solar-Powered Battery Rental Model

MOPO, a UK technology company at the forefront of sustainable energy access, has secured a £5 million from Norfund, the Norwegian Government’s investment fund to scale its solar-powered battery rental model. The​ investment will help create jobs, improve lives, and support the transition to net zero in developing countries and adds to the backing from Octopus Energy and BII, signalling growing international momentum. “We’re delighted to welcome Norfund as the Chris  Longbottom,  CEO ...
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Kenya Power to Install 45 Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers in 6 Counties
Commercial EV, Electric Car, Electric Fleet May 5, 2025 Ronald Bwire Comments: 0

Kenya Power to Install 45 Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers in 6 Counties

Kenya Power is set to install a total of 45 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Nairobi, Nyeri, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Mombasa and Taita Teveta counties. Out of the 45 EV chargers, six will be located at strategic locations within the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. So far Kenya Power has installed 3 EV chargers within Nairobi. “Kenya Power is committed to enable the country’s transition to electric mobility to catalyse the reduction of carbon emissions. Part of our plan is to create an...
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LOXEA Launches BYD Electric Vehicles in Nigeria
Commercial EV, Electric Car, Electric Fleet April 9, 2025 Ronald Bwire Comments: 0

LOXEA Launches BYD Electric Vehicles in Nigeria

LOXEA Nigeria, a subsidiary of CFAO Mobility, has officially launched BYD (Build Your Dreams) electric vehicles in the Nigerian market. The launch introduces two pioneering BYD models to Nigerian roads: the BYD Atto 3 and the BYD Dolphin, both renowned for their performance, safety, and environmental efficiency. With this development, LOXEA becomes the first to distribute BYD electric vehicles in Nigeria, positioning itself at the forefront of the country’s energy transition efforts. “We are...
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