Dongfeng Motor, a Chinese automaker, has started preparing to build its first electric cars in Kenya. The automaker, which has its headquarters in Wuhan, Hubei province, has been producing ICE light commercial vehicles and pick-ups at its Nairobi location, but it has now entered the electric vehicle competition that is propelling Kenya to the top of the climatech map. In partnership with Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd. (AVA), a car.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 6th January 2026

Kenya’s automotive sector is continuing to draw interest from global vehicle manufacturers, with the latest arrivals — Jeep and Citroen — reflecting increased trust in the country as a regional mobility hub. The two brands were officially introduced in Nairobi under Urysia Limited, in a move that shows the rising competition among dealers to grab a shifting client base. Trade PS Regina Ombam said the entry of more global players.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 3rd December 2025

China's Shandong Linglong Tire and Kenya have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build a 800 million USD tire factory in the Mombasa Special Economic Zone. With its planned location in Mariakani, Kilifi County, the state-of-the-art plant is anticipated to boost local value chains, generate over 1,500 direct jobs, and establish Kenya as a worldwide manufacturing hub. President Ruto announced on social media, "Also, witnessed.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 4th November 2025

In an effort to strengthen its hold on the regional market it has controlled for fifty years, Isuzu East Africa plans to start building all of its models in Kenya by the end of this year. Rita Kavashe, the managing director of the company, stated that the mu-X, a premium sports utility vehicle, will be put together in Kenya in accordance with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) goals. At a ceremony commemorating the Golden.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 3rd October 2025

A brand-new high-performance engine oil designed especially for motorbikes, bajaji, and other four-stroke engines running in harsh environments has been released to the Tanzanian market by international lubricants company FUCHS. More than just a product launch, the FUCHS TITAN MAX 20W-50 4T reveal in Dar es Salaam solidifies FUCHS's position as a key player in Tanzania's industrial revolution. Speaking at the launch, Managing Director.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 2nd September 2025

By announcing the rollout of its 100th electric bus in Kenya and Rwanda in East Africa, BasiGo has achieved a noteworthy milestone. The business started off in Nairobi in 2022 with just two cars, and it has since progressively grown its fleet to include both Nairobi and Kigali public transportation services. BasiGo now ranks among the biggest electric bus operators in Sub-Saharan Africa as a result of this growth. In an effort to.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 6th August 2025

As part of its move into the East African market, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group), a Chinese carmaker, has brought two of its electric vehicle (EV) models to Ethiopia. The company displayed its AION Y and ES9 models at a launch ceremony in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Speaking at the event, Zeleke Temesgen, commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission, said the government has made strong steps to.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 3rd July 2025

With the official commencement of operations in Tanzania, Spiro, Africa's top EV mobility provider, is providing environmentally friendly electric two-wheelers to tackle urban transportation issues and lower carbon emissions. As it continues to scale mobility solutions in rapidly expanding regions, this launch is a component of the company's larger expansion strategy throughout Africa.   Spiro intends to build or collaborate on.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 16th June 2025

Nairobi-based mojaEV Kenya Ltd., an electric vehicle distributor, will start assembling electric vehicles locally with the goal of exporting them to multiple African markets. The company will first assemble automobiles through a cooperation with Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd., based in Mombasa. Currently, the company imports completely completed Chinese electric vehicles. Eventually, MojaEV intends to open a factory of its own to.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 6th May 2025

In collaboration with Chinese manufacturer Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC), Caetano Kenya has introduced the Vigus range of locally produced cars targeted at Kenyan professionals under the JMC brand in Kenya. The locally built JMC Vigus pickups, which use Completely Knocked Down (CKD) kits manufactured in China, will be sold by Caetano. It is anticipated that the agreement will boost employment, encourage skill development, and support.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 3rd April 2025

With more than 500 electric motorcycles in its fleet, ride-hailing business Bolt has declared a major milestone in Kenya. Rapid adoption of the partnership, which moved from a pilot model to full scaling up in December 2024, has confirmed that electric bikes are a viable and affordable mobility option in Kenya.   By the end of 2025, Bolt hopes to have 1,500 vehicles in its fleet, substantially increasing the supply of electric.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 12th March 2025

Africa's electric vehicle (EV) market is growing more competitive as a number of nations make notable adoption progress. Burkina Faso's homegrown electric car, ITAOUA, just made its debut, enhancing the continent's EV scene even further. The company claims that the ITAOUA EV has remarkable qualities, including a 330-kilometer range on a single charge that can be completed in 30 minutes. The ITAOUA is positioned as a formidable.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 6th February 2025