By Eddah Waithaka
Bolt has electrified Kenya’s ride-hailing sector, announcing that electric motorbikes now make up over 40% of its fleet, establishing it as the country’s largest provider of electric bikes.
The company also smashed a key sustainability target early, successfully onboarding over 1,700 riders through a financing partnership with M-KOPA.
This initiative, originally set for 2025, dramatically improves access to affordable electric mobility. This rapid adoption directly cuts operating costs for drivers and slashes carbon emissions in cities.
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Bolt’s Senior General Manager for East Africa, Dimmy Kanyankole, called the milestone a pivotal step. “We are demonstrating that sustainability and improved rider livelihoods can go hand in hand,” he said.
The partnership dismantles the major barrier of upfront cost. “When financing barriers are removed, riders are eager to adopt cleaner and cheaper electric alternatives,” noted Nena Sanderson of M-KOPA Mobility.
Demand is surging, with Kenyants taking 4.8 million electric rides on Bolt in the past year alone.
The company plans further expansion through new financing deals and partnerships, accelerating Kenya’s leadership in Africa’s green transport revolution.
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