By Ken Muthomi - Reporter
Kenya, June 03, 2026 - Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies has announced plans to double its fleet of electric motorcycles in Kenya as it ramps up efforts to transition toward electric mobility.
Speaking during an interview with Bloomberg, Uber East Africa General Manager Imran Manji said the company aims to increase its electric motorcycle fleet from 2,500 to more than 5,000 bikes as more riders continue shifting away from internal combustion engine vehicles.
According to Manji, the company has already partnered with an electric vehicle company in Kenya that will purchase the bikes and lease them to riders operating in major cities such as Nairobi over a two-year period.
“Every week, more and more drivers are switching to electric, choosing electric, and the fleet is just growing exponentially. We have what we believe is the largest fleet of electric bikes in the country through our fleet partner,” Manji said.
“In Kenya, we see strong long-term potential for electric two-wheel mobility, particularly given the important role they play in first-mile and last-mile connectivity,” he added.
The announcement comes at a time when the number of electric bikes and vehicles on Kenyan roads has been steadily increasing, driven by growing demand for cheaper and more efficient urban transport options.
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Many riders and customers are increasingly preferring electric motorcycles over conventional bikes because they are quieter, cheaper to maintain, and have lower fuel and operating costs.
The transition is also being supported by a broader push toward cleaner transport systems, with the government and private sector stakeholders promoting the electrification of public transport as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions and urban air pollution.
According to reports from the Ministry of Transport, the number of electric vehicles in Kenya has surged from 178 in 2022 to 39,324 in 2025. The figure is projected to rise to more than 63,000 by 2027.
The growth reflects how transport economics are beginning to shift in Kenya’s urban centres. For many riders, the transition is no longer being driven mainly by climate conversations.
It is increasingly about operational survival. Fuel prices, maintenance costs, and daily earnings are quietly reshaping mobility faster than policy speeches.