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AAR Insurance Spotlights MSME Insurance Gap at 2026 Sales Conference

AAR Insurance has convened industry leaders, regulators, technology experts, and intermediaries for its annual International Sales Conference as the insurer seeks to drive growth and strengthen trust within Kenya’s insurance sector. The two-day conference, taking place at Safari Park Hotel, is themed “Code of Trust: Driving Growth Through Resilience, Technology and Compliance.” The forum comes […]
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Kenya Power Earns Kes382Mn E-Mobility Revenue in 34 months

Kenya Power Earns KES382Million E-Mobility Revenue in 34 months;SetsStage for the 4th Annual EV Conference and Expo in Nairobi; Key Highlights  Cumulative revenues from electric vehicles (EVs) charging reached KShs.382millionforthe period between July 2023 and April 2026.  Monthly revenues have skyrocketed from KShs. 873,907 in July 2023 toapeakofKShs.35.25 million in February 2026.  […]
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NCBA,Caetano Kenya Accelerates Access to Electric Vehicles

Key Financing Highlights: ICE Vehicles: Up to 100% financing for personal use and 95% for commercial units. Electric Vehicles: Up to 90% financing for models like the KIA EV6 and Hyundai IONIQ 5. Repayment Terms: Flexible periods up to 84 months for standard vehicles and 60 months for EVs. Processing: Discounted fees for all qualifying customers. NCBA and Salvador […]
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BasiGo Commences Local Assembly of its Electric Vans in Kenya

BasiGo has commenced local assembly of its electric vans in Kenya – the Ma3e model, delivering the country’s first locally assembled electric vans. In partnership with Associated Vehicle Assemblers (AVA), a leading Kenyan contract manufacturer based in Mombasa, the vans are being built from Complete Knocked Down (CKD) kits, with the first 22 locally built […]
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CFAO Mobility Kenya delivers 12 Sinotruk H2 to Grain Industries

CFAO Mobility Kenya Deepens Partnership with Grain Industries Limited Through Sinotruk H2 Fleet Expansion; CFAO Mobility Kenya has strengthened its position as a strategic mobility partner by delivering twelve (12) Sinotruk H2 trucks to Grain Industries Limited empowering its distributors for last mile delivery to customers. The event had Grain Industries Limited awarding their top-performing […]
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Kenya Power:EV Charging Drivers Rises in Electricity Consumption

Electric Vehicle Charging Drivers Rise in Electricity Consumption 2025 Key Highlights Kenya Power recorded 188% increasein electricity consumption by the electric mobility (e-mobility) industry in 2025. A total of 8,433,437units (kWh) of electricity were consumed in 2025 to charge electric vehicles (EVs) compared to 2,922,692 units (kWh) consumed in 2024. Increased electricity consumption led to 125,956,835 […]
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Proparco Invests in BasiGo to Accelerate Electric Bus Adoption

Proparco Announces Investment in BasiGo to Accelerate Electric Bus Adoption in East Africa; Proparco backs e-mobility start-up BasiGo to scale mass public transport in African cities, reducing emissions significantly across rapidly growing urban areas. Proparco has completed an investment in BasiGo, a Nairobi-based e-mobility start-up providing electric bus solutions for public transport operators in Kenya […]
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BasiGo Expands Charging Infrastructure with Three Depots

BasiGo Expands Charging Infrastructure with Three Depots, Adds Dedicated Service Centre;   Three new charging depots are now operational at Taj Mall (Pipeline), Komarock, and Riruta, with a fourth scheduled to open in Juja by the end of December. The depots feature high-capacity DC fast chargers with GB/T and CCS2 connectors, capable of charging up […]
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Watu’s 2024 Sustainability Report: Over 2,000 EVs Financed

Watu’s 2024 Sustainability Report: Over 2,000 EVs and 1.4M Smartphones Financed Watu has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting major strides in financial inclusion, clean mobility, and gender equity across Africa. The report outlines Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives that reinforce Watu’s ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability across all business operations. Building on […]
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Kenya Power Hosts 2nd Grid ,Innovation Conference 2025

Kenya Power Hosts Grid  and Innovation Conference to Drive Energy Industry Innovation and Excellence; Kenya Power has kicked off its 2nd Grid and Innovation Conference 2025, a forum through which the Company intends to drive innovative solutions to address emerging issues in the energy sector.   The Conference, themed “Accelerating Innovation for Business Sustainability” has […]
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