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The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport

Summary

A Kenyan start-up named eWaka Mobility is working to reduce pollution by using electric bicycles in Nairobi. Founded in 2021, the company sells e-bikes to individuals and businesses, offering services to manage entire fleets and assist with deliveries.

Key Facts

  • eWaka Mobility is a start-up based in Kenya's capital, Nairobi.
  • The company was founded in 2021 by Celeste Vogel and Jimmy Tune.
  • eWaka focuses on selling electric bikes and scooters.
  • It offers services aimed at enhancing "last mile" deliveries, which means delivering goods directly to people's doors.
  • The start-up provides e-bikes to individuals and whole fleets to businesses.
  • eWaka also supplies software to help companies manage these e-bike fleets efficiently.

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