Fuel shock sparks electric bike boom in Kenya
12 Jun 2026, 11:59 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)
Source URL: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/12/fuel-shock-sparks-electric-bike-boom-in-kenya/
Rising fuel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East are accelerating Kenya’s shift to electric mobility. As petrol costs soar, thousands of riders are abandoning fuel-powered motorcycles for cheaper electric alternatives, driving record sales and reshaping urban transport.