17/07/2026
Kenya’s sustainable transport sector is seeing a new wave of inclusive leadership as the intensive six-month Women in e-Mobility programme reached its climax this week. The initiative, designed to equip female entrepreneurs with the critical skills, networks, and technical expertise needed to scale in the green economy, concluded with a robust three-day workshop focused on practical industry application, policy, and technology.
The final workshop offered participants an immersive look into the commercial realities of running an electric vehicle (EV) venture:
•Day 1 (Industry Immersion): Entrepreneurs visited Kiri EV, a local enterprise supported by the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC). Participants received hands-on exposure to the foundational building blocks of the trade—ranging from battery technology and electric motorcycle assembly to customer acquisition strategies.
•Day 2 (Data & Dialogue): Industry researchers and entrepreneurs convened to unpack evidence-based data, discussing the systemic challenges and emerging opportunities for women in Kenya's rapidly growing EV ecosystem.
•Day 3 (Next-Gen Tech): The curtains closed with a forward-looking track on emerging technology, where entrepreneurs explored how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize operations and unlock new business models.
The practical impact of the cohort’s journey was captured by participant Dorcas Nyamanya, who noted how the initiative bridged the gap between theory and real-world deployment.
"The programme challenged us to sharpen our vision and refine our business models. What began as an idea has evolved into a clearer, more practical pathway for launching my e-mobility venture that now enables women to get bikes and earn money," Nyamanya noted.
The Women in e-Mobility programme is a collaborative effort implemented by Kenya Climate Innovation Center, Coventry University London, the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), and Coventry University Social Enterprise (CUSE). Funded by the British Council, the initiative marks an essential milestone toward ensuring that Kenya's transition to clean transport is both economically viable and socially inclusive.
