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The expedition highlighted the potential that mobility, powered by renewable energy, had to transform livelihoods across Africa.
AFRICAN INNOVATION

African-made electric motorcycle completes solar-powered journey from Nairobi to Stellenbosch

The innovative expedition has highlighted the need for electric mobility on the continent

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
An electric motorcycle, designed and built in Africa and powered by the sun, began its 6000km journey from Nairobi in Kenya to Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, on Sunday. (Supplied)
AFRICAN INGENUITY

From Kenya to South Africa: A solar-powered electric motorcycle adventure

The expedition is about showing African ingenuity, says the team

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read