Africa’s electric mobility leader and pioneer in battery swapping, Spiro, has announced fresh debt funding of Ksh 6.45 billion to speed up the expansion of battery swapping and electric vehicle operations in Africa. This fresh injection of funds has been backed by Africa Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) and two new investors, Nithio and Africa Go
Car theft remains a major concern in Nairobi and the entire Republic of Kenya, underlining the need for drivers to enhance their car security measures. Recent data from insurers and the police show that the threat of car theft remains a reality, with some models, makes, and number plates favored by thieves. Based on the
Pan-African free market advocacy group Suvira Africa has called for urgent reforms to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock economic opportunities for African entrepreneurs, youth, SMEs, and informal traders. Charles Nyakumbo, Executive Director of Suvira Africa, highlighted the human cost of trade inefficiencies: “Africa is rich, Africa is great, but her people