Moshek Africa

21/05/2025

Going electric.

Nairobi bus company wants nothing to do with diesel buses by 2026, on all it's routes. One route down.

A Kenyan bus company aims to retire all its diesel buses by 2026. The OMA Sacco that operates on various Nairobi routes is following a strategy where it retires a diesel bus for every electric bus …

20/05/2025

Nairobi-based clean cooking pioneer BURN has secured a USD 5 million investment from the EU-funded Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI) to expand its electric cooking solutions across Kenya.

This will enable over 100,000 Kenyan households to transition from polluting fuels to clean, electric cooking using BURN’s innovative ECOA Induction Cooker (ECOA IDC).

Nairobi-based clean cooking pioneer BURN has secured a USD 5 million investment from the EU-funded Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI) to expand its electric cooking solutions across K…

20/05/2025

Sharon Wendo is building a jewellery powerhouse. Her brand Epica Jewellery has gotten the attention of both Kenyan and international fashionistas and exhibitions.

When in 2018 the Miss Universe Kenya approached her to create a unique cultural outfit for a show, Sharon knew her Buddha had smiled on her.

Since then, she has been nominated for a FOYA Award (2021), showcased her cultural apparel at the London Fashion Week 2020), and among her biggest moments was when she was chosen to showcase for King Charles when he visited Kenya (October – November, 2023).

She shared some business nuggets that budding entrepreneurs could borrow.

Sharon Wendo is building a jewellery powerhouse. Her brand Epica Jewellery has gotten the attention of both Kenyan and international fashionistas and exhibitions. When in 2018 the Miss Universe Ken…

15/05/2025

Kenya ranks top 35 in global air cargo according to data by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The value chain in the aviation industry brought USD 3.3 billion (KES) into the Kenyan economy accounting for 3.1% of the GDP.

Kenya ranks top 35 in global air cargo according to data by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In a study that focused on the country dubbed Value of Air Transport (Kenya), the org…

15/05/2025

Innovation Grants for Women and Youth Peace Initiatives

IGAD/GENDER Innovation grants supported by the Government of Japan,

The Grant is aimed to supporting innovative women and youth led initiatives that advance inclusive peace and security solutions with the potential for national and regional impact.

IGAD/GENDER Innovation grants supported by the Government of Japan IGAD/Gender in close collaboration with the Japan Governement through the project on Empowering women and youth in the IGAD region…

15/05/2025

Chance for innovators from Africa!
The AU open call to youth innovators 2025 to showcase their startup to the world has been announced.

The AU Youth Startup Programme is led by the African Union Commission in partnership with Afreximbank and other partners.

This programme supports African innovators between the age 18 – 35 years by giving them a platform to grow and connect with key players across the continent.

The AU open call to youth innovators 2025 to showcase their startup to the world has been announced. The AU Youth Startup Programme is led by the African Union Commission in partnership with Afrexi…

14/05/2025

Ampersand has unveiled a new motorcycle dubbed Alpha in a major rebrand. The new electric motorbike has over 50 enhancement to adapt it to the African terrain and commercial bodaboda business.

You will no longer see Ampersand motorcycles, but Alpha. However, the motorbikes will still be powered by Ampersand and the rebrand does not affect the company’s swap stations name.

Pioneer electric motorbike technology company Ampersand has unveiled a new motorcycle dubbed Alpha in a major rebrand. The company stated in a press release on May 12, 2025 that it was adopting the…

22/04/2025

Are you planning to run a marathon in Kenya this year? Here's a list of annual marathons in Kenya with their dates, including family runs and fun runs.

You can't be Kenyan and fail to run at least one marathon in your life.

There are several Marathons in Kenya that happen every year, among other long distance races. After all Athletics is the most popular sport here, alongside football and rugby. Show us any long-dist…

16/04/2025

Farmer Lifeline CEO founder and CEO Esther Kimani Wanjiru has won the $250,000 Global Citizen Award 2025 in the youth category.

Farmer Lifeline CEO founder and CEO Esther Kimani Wanjiru has won the $250,000 Global Citizen Award 2025 in the youth category. The announcement of her win was made April 15, 2025 by the Global Cit…

22/03/2025

Outright owning electric motorcycle and battery is becoming a reality for riders with the latest financing collaboration involving 4G Capital, Mastercard Foundation and Roam.

Read more on this:
https://moshekafricamedia.com/owning-an-electric-motorcycle-and-battery-becoming-a-reality-for-riders/

22/03/2025

Kenya Power has announced that EV owners attending the World Rally Championship in Naivasha will have a recharging station at the Morendat Farm.

Econews Kenya Power Installs EV Recharging Station for EV Owners in Naivasha During WRC 2025 Moshek Africa Team Mar 17, 2025 0 Kenya Power installs EV recharging station for EV owners in Naivasha during WRC 2025. Kenya Power has announced that EV owners attending the World Rally Championship in Naiv...

21/03/2025

The cost of an EV in Kenya has reduced by almost a half, according to the treasurer of the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya Mr Steve Onyango.

Econews Cost of EV Gradually Reduces by Almost Half Moshek Africa Team Mar 17, 2025 0 The cost of an EV in Kenya has reduced by almost a half, according to the treasurer of the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya Mr Steve Onyango. “The cost of EV compared to ICE was approximately 2x. As we spea...