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Fuel shock sparks electric bike boom in Kenya

12 Jun 2026, 11:59 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)
Fuel shock sparks electric bike boom in Kenya
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

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.