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The Africa EV Show

The China-Global South Project

Join Nairobi-based multimedia journalist Njenga Hakeenah as he explores the fast-evolving world of electric mobility across Africa. From cutting-edge EVs and electrified scooters to industry trends and clean energy innovations, this podcast delivers expert insights and in-depth conversations with key players driving Africa"s electric revolution. Listeners will meet some of the smartest, most creative tech entrepreneurs on the continent who are shaping the future of transportation. Stay plugged into

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26:10

Fuel Crisis, Chinese Bikes, and the Race for...

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/12/05

Electric motorcycles are transforming transportation across Nigeria — fast. But behind the boom is a much more complex story involving Chinese technology, geopolitics, affordability, and the future of local manufacturing. In this episode of The Africa EV Show, Njenga Hakeenah sits down with industry insider Daniel Nyakora, who has worked at the center of Africa's accelerating two-wheeler electrification. From Lagos to Abuja, Chinese-built EV motorcycles are reshaping the market, offering cheaper

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41:37

The Silent Crisis Killing African EV Manufacturing

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/11/27

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of African hardware innovation with Eugene Wang'ombe, founder of Husksberry Engineering. In this episode of The Africa EV Show, we explore the real challenges and strategic choices facing local manufacturers who are building advanced products like electric go-karts from the ground up. Wang'ombe reveals why China remains the go-to source for critical components—from electric motors and batteries to specialized tooling—and the trade-offs between cost,

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31:31

Petrol to Plug: Inside Ghana's EV and Used Car Market

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/11/10

Can electric vehicles really thrive in a country where second-hand petrol and diesel cars still rule the roads? 🇬🇭 In this episode of The Africa EV Show, host Njenga Hakeenah sits down with Eddie Opoku, founder of Ghana's Ryde Channel, to unpack the realities of electric mobility in one of West Africa's most dynamic car markets. From the streets of Accra, where Chinese-made EVs are popping up beside used Toyotas, to the challenges of charging infrastructure, battery confidence, and resale value,

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31:39

Training Africa's EV Technicians: How Kenya is...

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/11/03

In this episode of The Africa EV Show, host Njenga Hakeenah sits down with Alex Mũnene, Founder and fleet mobility expert at Advanced Mobility Kenya, to explore how training programs are shaping the continent's electric vehicle shift. From driver and mechanic training to policy and investment lessons from Rwanda, Ethiopia, and the DRC, this episode dives deep into how skills development, education, and hands-on programs are preparing Africa for the electric future. Mũnene, who organized Kenya's

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35:55

Local Assembly & Chinese EVs Powering Kenya’s...

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/10/20

Welcome to The Africa EV Show, where we explore the forces driving Africa’s clean mobility revolution from policy and technology to the people shaping the future of transport. In this episode, host Njenga Hakeenah sits down with Dennis Wakaba, an e-mobility consultant and industry expert, to unpack Kenya’s double approach to help with the shift to e-mobility from importing fully built EVs to assembling locally-made electric buses, cars, and motorbikes many powered by Chinese technology. This week,

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27:35

The Underground EV Revolution Driven by a Kenyan's...

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/09/11

Discover the silent, under-the-radar electric vehicle revolution happening in Kenya! In this episode of The Africa EV Show, Njenga Hakeenah sits down with Peter Kihara, the visionary behind Teachers Transporters. Kihara shares his incredible journey from the traditional transport industry to becoming a pioneer in customizing and importing Chinese electric vehicles ranging from motorcycles to tuk-tuks and small cars- specifically designed for African needs. He reveals how he travels to China with

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46:46

Citi's Approach to Financing Africa’s Green Mobility

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/09/08

The African electric vehicle (EV) market is projected to grow by 25 percent annually over the next five years. This means that stakeholders, including financiers, have to plan for this expansion if they are to benefit from the sector. In this week’s conversation, Kwasi Frimpong from Citi discusses the challenges and opportunities in financing EVs in African countries. He highlights the economic barriers to EV adoption, including high upfront costs, limited infrastructure, and restrictive tariffs

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17:41

Customer Feedback Shaping Spiro’s E-bike Design in...

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/08/28

E-mobility is beginning to take root in Uganda, and for companies like Spiro, success has hinged on listening closely to customers. Just over a year after entering the market, Spiro has installed more than 150 charging stations nationwide, underscoring the demand for affordable mobility solutions. Central to its approach is a feedback-driven model of product development. Instead of relying solely on boardroom strategies or design studio concepts, the company incorporates input from riders at every

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01:45

Why Africa’s EV Revolution is Stuck at the Border:...

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/08/18

This episode of The Africa EV show delves into the critical challenges facing electric mobility in Africa, particularly focusing on intra-African trade barriers. The discussion highlights how tariff walls, customs friction, and inconsistent standards hinder the movement of electric vehicle components and finished products across borders. The conversation also explores the role of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) in reducing these barriers, the impact of currency conversion on trade,

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53:57

Youthful Technicians Building Malawi’s E-bikes Driven...

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/06/24

In this conversation, SGV co-founder and director, Evan Liu, joins The Africa EV Show host Njenga Hakeenah to discuss the evolving landscape of electric mobility in Africa, with a particular focus on Malawi's efforts to electrify transportation through SGV's initiatives. The conversation examines the challenges of raising capital in the African market, the dynamics of global supply chains, and the importance of local manufacturing in achieving a competitive advantage. Among the discussion

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40:05

How China’s EV Price War Could Disrupt Africa’s Auto...

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/06/10

The electric vehicle market is heating up, but not in the way you might expect. In this episode of The Africa EV Show, host Njenga Hakeenah is joined by Lei Xing, co-host of China EVs & More, to unpack the brutal price war currently shaking up the global EV industry and the implications for Africa’s emerging EV landscape. At the center of this pricing battle is China’s EV giant BYD, which recently announced deep discounts that bring the price of its Seagull model down to just $8,000. While this may

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18:56

Kenyan Startup Targets to Dethrone Bolt, Uber in...

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/05/21

In this episode of The Africa EV Show, we spotlight a bold new player disrupting Kenya’s ride-hailing sector—not with cars, but electric two-wheelers. Meet Kijani Boda, a homegrown startup betting big on EV motorbikes powered largely by Chinese technology. As Kenya pushes toward a greener mobility future, Kijani Boda is positioning itself as a hyper-local alternative to giants like Uber and Bolt, offering affordable, low-maintenance transport while building a community around electric mobility.

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27:51

Chinese Tech Enhancing Mobility for Kenya’s...

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/05/13

In this impactful episode of The Africa EV Show, we speak with Jorgs Mbugua (CEO of eBikes Africa) and Dan Kamau (CEO of Ace Mobility), two Kenyan innovators transforming mobility for people with disabilities across the Global South. They share how locally-built electric wheelchair attachments and adapted vehicles break barriers, reimagining Chinese EV platforms through partnerships with India, Colombia, and beyond. Dan also shares the personal story behind Ace Mobility, inspired by his paraplegic

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26:43

AI in Kenya’s EV Shift Struggles to Keep Pace With...

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/05/05

Kenya is emerging as a leader in Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) adoption, but how is artificial intelligence (AI) accelerating this transformation? In this episode of The Africa EV Show, Njenga Hakeenah sits down with Warren Ondaje, Managing Director of the Africa E-Mobility Alliance (AfEMA), to explore AI’s role in Kenya’s mobility future. From optimizing battery performance and smart charging to predictive maintenance and route planning, Ondaje breaks down how AI operates "behind the scenes" in

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29:46

Orbit Electric Leveraging Chinese Tech For Nigeria’s...

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/04/28

This week on The Africa EV Show we’re skipping the climate pitch and diving into the business playbook—discussing market segmentation, distribution, customer financing, and what it takes to scale an EV hardware company in a challenging yet high-potential market like Nigeria. In this episode of the Africa EV Show, Njenga Hakeenah interviews Kenneth Ukpabia, CEO of Orbit Electric, about the company's innovative approach to electric mobility in Nigeria. They discuss the CF-1 electric motorcycle,

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20:14

From Petrol to Electrons: Senegal’s Leap into Clean...

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/04/21

Empowering local mechanics through hands-on training to reduce dependence on imported fuel is creating opportunities in tourism, fishing, and green innovation, demonstrating scalable solutions for Senegal’s clean energy future in e-mobility. This week, we spotlight Jokosun Energies, a Senegalese company leading the charge in clean energy and electric mobility on West Africa’s waterways. Raymond Sarr, an engineer, is the CEO of JoKoson Energies, and he helps us explore how fishermen in Senegal are

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32:57

Ethiopia's ICE Vehicle Ban Boosts Chinese EVs, Local...

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/04/14

In this week's episode of the Africa EV Show, CGSP’s Njenga Hakeenah focuses on Ethiopia and its radical ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. There are increasingly more Chinese electric vehicle brands in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, not only for personal cars but also for ride-hailing, mass movement of people, and transportation of goods. Ethiopia has taken one of Africa's most aggressive stances on electric vehicles, banning the import of gas-powered cars, slashing EV taxes, and

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34:25

How Kenya is Training the Next Generation of EV...

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/04/07

Kenya’s push for EV-trained mechanics is well in time as the country moves toward a greener future in mobility. But with new technology comes new challenges: How do we train technicians for this electric vehicle wave? What do drivers need to know to avoid costly mistakes? And can Kenya’s power grid handle the surge?" To answer these questions, Njenga Hakeenah sat with Alex Munene, Founder of Advanced Mobility in Kenya, who says that technology is moving fast—but the people pillar is being left

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24:12

How Nigeria is Switching From Oil to EVs

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/03/31

Michael Agbor says that when Nigerians ask: ‘Can you drive an EV in the rain?’ I show them videos of EVs plowing through 1-meter floods!" There’s no better marketing tool than showing confidence in what you sell. In this episode of The Africa EV Show, Njenga Hakeenah engages with Michael Agbor, the General Manager of EV World Nigeria, which offers 360-degree EV vehicle consultancy. The sister company, Electric Mobility Center, sells EVs and offers potential customers an EV subsidy and financial

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38:24

The State of EVs in East Africa: Challenges &...

The Africa EV Show ·

2025/03/25

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania combined have an estimated 15,000 EVs on the road with two wheelers dominating the market at more than 90 per cent of the total. Focusing on the three East African countries, the discussion analyzes the capabilities of off-grid power to handle the shift to electric mobility and the policies shaping the industry. The conversation also looks at local EV manufacturing as the key to making e-mobility mainstream. Uganda plans to install 3,000 public charging stations and 10,000

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