On September 29, multiple sources reported that Aquilastar Corporate Investment will build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant in KenGen’s industrial park in Olkaria Naivasha. The plant will see an investment of USD 150 million. It is backed by a United Arab Emirates investor, Al-Sayegh Group. The plant will prod

On September 16, the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, Kenya, in a social media post, announced that the Ministry and Linglong Group Limited signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) for the establishment of a USD 800 million tire manufacturing plant in Mariakani, Kilifi County.

On September 16, the President of Kenya, in a social media post, announced that the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Linglong Group for the establishment of a state-of-the-art auto parts industrial park in Kenya. It will help to achieve Kenya’s and Africa's

On September 11, BasiGo, a leading provider of electric bus solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, announced the launch of the KL-9, a new electric bus for Kenya designed by King Long Bus Company. BasiGo has partnered with King Long and Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) to scale up the local production of the KL-9 to meet

On August 21, the Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya announced that the Kenyan government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nippon Export and Investment Insurance to extend up to JPY 25 billion Samurai Financing to Kenya. It will strengthen local vehicle assembly and parts manufacturing. 
The Samurai Financ

On August 20, the President of Kenya, in a social media post, announced that his government is seeking partnerships with Toyota Motor Corporation for electric mobility. They are in discussion with Toyota for the provision of 5,000 e-mobility vehicles. This initiative will come with 30-40% local content in e-vehicle a

On July 26, multiple sources reported that TransAfrica Motors, the exclusive distributor of FAW trucks in Kenya, has launched JH6 and JK6 models in Kenya. The new trucks are designed to meet the evolving transportation needs in Kenya and the Rest of East Africa. The JK6 series carries between 10 and 12 tonnes, while

On June 18, Suzuki Motor announced that it has invested in Cordia Directions, Japanese start-up operating used car trade platform in Kenya, through Suzuki’s corporate venture capital fund, Suzuki Global Ventures (SGV).
Cordia Directions was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Tokyo with operations based in Kenya.

On April 27, multiple sources reported that MojaEV Kenya is planning to start the assembly of electric vehicles in Kenya in the second half of 2025.
Vehicles will first be assembled at Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd. in Mombasa before MojaEV sets up its own factory for battery and solar parts. The company targets

On April 24, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) announced that production at its KD1 facility in Kenya will resume on July 1, 2025. The announcement was made during a media event for the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) in Kigali, Rwanda.
Kenya and Ghana are SKD assembly sites, while Kariega in Sout

On March 31, multiple sources confirmed that Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) and Caetano Kenya officially launched the JMC brand in Kenya. They introduced the Vigus series of vehicles, which includes a single cab, a double cab, and a light commercial truck. At the event, the Managing Director of Caetano Kenya reve

On March 11, Silver Box, a company based in the Middle East, acquired Mobius Motors, Kenya, an automotive manufacturer founded in 2009 by British entrepreneur Joel Jackson. The company is renowned for its rugged, locally assembled vehicles tailored to the unique demands of the Kenyan landscape.
Mobius Motors has alre

On January 17, the President of The Republic of Kenya met with the officials of Linglong Tyres, who plans to set up a factory in Kenya to serve the African market. The President stated that Kenya continues to position itself as a premier destination for foreign investment, offering a range of attractive incentives de

On December 3, the Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, in a social media post, stated that he met with executives of Volkswagen Group (VW) on the sidelines of the 5th German–African Business Summit. VW executives confirmed their intention to resume production in Kenya by year-end.
VW South Africa plans to introduce fiv

On November 18, PG Electroplast Ltd. (PGEL), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, PG Technoplast Pvt. Ltd., signed a definitive agreement with Spiro Mobility (Spiro) to become an exclusive manufacturing partner for the Spiro Mobility (Spiro) EVs in India. Its primary responsibility will be setting up and managing the

On November 1, multiple sources reported that MojaEV will supply 100 NETA V electric cars to taxi drivers in Nairobi, Kenya. The first 20 NETA V’s have already been delivered, remaining will be delivered before the end of this year. MojaEV plans to deliver 500 vehicles by the middle of next year.  MojaEV is a new ene

On October 23, BasiGo announced the successful closing of USD 42 million in new capital. The capital will be put towards its core objective of delivering 1,000 electric buses in East Africa within the next 3 years. In Kenya, the funds will be used to increase manufacturing capacity at BasiGo’s dedicated E-Bus assembl

On September 25, Loxea Kenya, a leading player in Kenya's vehicle leasing and fleet management industry, introduced BYD Electric Vehicles. The company will offer 100% electric vehicles for leasing and outright purchase. Loxea is the sole distributor of BYD Electric Vehicles in Kenya. It will present BYD Seal, Atto 3,

On August 15, multiple sources reported that Mobius Motors, which recently ceased operations due to a financial crisis, has accepted a takeover bid from an undisclosed buyer.
It accepted a bid for a 100% acquisition. The transaction is expected to be completed within 30 days.
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