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Electric two-wheelers are rewriting the rules of mobility and Kenya is right in the middle of it. Zero emissions. Up to...
31/07/2026

Electric two-wheelers are rewriting the rules of mobility and Kenya is right in the middle of it.

Zero emissions. Up to 80% lower running costs. New opportunities for mechanics, battery specialists, and startups across the green economy. The impact goes far beyond the handlebars.

Every E2W on the road is a statement that cleaner choices are possible and that a sustainable future is being built right here, on our streets.

We are excited to be at the forefront of this movement and cannot wait to see how far this journey takes us.

The E-Mobility journey is in full swing, and today in partnership with (Hanns Seidel Foundation) we hosted a Validati...
22/07/2026

The E-Mobility journey is in full swing, and today in partnership with (Hanns Seidel Foundation) we hosted a Validation Workshop that brought together some of the most important voices in Kenya's electric two-wheeler space OEMs, garages, fleet managers, rider SACCOs, TVETs, and regulators all under one roof.

The goal of this workshop was to validate what we have heard on the ground, challenge the numbers, and agree on the interventions that will truly move the needle for the EV sector.

The conversations in Nairobi and Nakuru laid the groundwork. Today, we were build on it.

In partnership with the Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation - SlovakAid through IYBA-SEED Project-SE...
17/07/2026

In partnership with the Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation - SlovakAid through IYBA-SEED Project-SEED, we have travelled across Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Kitale to witness the pilot program in action.

To our incredible host hubs across Nakuru (Nakuru Box Innovation Center (George Wayne), Kisumu (WISEHUB (Caroline Odera) HOK (Primafacie M.), Eldoret (EldoHub (Chepkemoi Magdaline, HSC) ,your dedication and support to this work, your spaces, your expertise, and your belief in inclusive entrepreneurship have been the foundation of everything we have built together.

To every participant from Eldoret and Kitale: Your commitment to learning, your willingness to question, and your determination to build better businesses is what will drive real change in our communities. This is just the beginning. University of Eldoret Innovation Club (Dr. Mercy Murrey), Moi University, , Tumaini Innovation Center (Sally Kym),The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA)-Alton Kogo, Active Hub (isaiah oyugi).

The pilot is progressing exactly as it should; deepening the curriculum, expanding the network, and ensuring that more entrepreneurs have access to the support they deserve.

This week in Kisumu, we witnessed the pilot programme in action.In partnership with SlovakAid through IYBA-SEED, entrepr...
14/07/2026

This week in Kisumu, we witnessed the pilot programme in action.
In partnership with SlovakAid through IYBA-SEED, entrepreneurs are learning practical skills to strengthen and scale their businesses.

From refining business models to building entrepreneurial expertise, knowledge they can apply immediately.

Months of planning. Real results.

Thank you to our partners in Kisumu who made this possible. WISEHUB (Caroline Odera), HOK (Primafacie M.) , STADA KENYA , Rural Initiatives for Sustainable Empower - RISE Liberia Inc., Sabako VTC undefined FABLAB WINAM, ICON Data and Learning Labs (IDL), and AKADO, HOPE TO THE VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES ORGANIZATION.

Next stop: Eldoret. 🚀

Supported by the Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation through the IYBA-SEED Project, we set out acros...
03/06/2026

Supported by the Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation through the IYBA-SEED Project, we set out across Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nakuru with a clear mission: to move beyond standard textbook theory and equip local educators to truly drive a regional entrepreneurship revolution.

What followed was an intense journey of co-creation and validation, driven by incredible cohorts. The workshop phase is now complete, but the real impact begins today.

We are grateful to our hosts Nakuru Box ( , Murugi) (Chepkemoi Magdaline, HSC), (Caroline Odera) (Primafacie M.) for hosting us.

Thank you to all our participants University (Ogunde Vincent, Dr.Faith Yator), Africa Tech Space (Patrick Mwai), CoELIB (Wilson Karimi Sarowiwa Andanje) , Inuka Agrisolution Mwangi Lenah Waithira ), and MG iHub (George Muturi )

The foundation is laid. The trainers are ready and the strategy is sharp. We are moving directly into the piloting phase, taking everything built across these three cities straight to the ground to be tested by real entrepreneurs in real communities.

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We are two days into our Trainer of Trainers workshop in Kisumu and the momentum is real. Educators and innovation leade...
27/05/2026

We are two days into our Trainer of Trainers workshop in Kisumu and the momentum is real. Educators and innovation leaders from across the region are here, mastering the IYBA-SEED curriculum, building the confidence and skills to equip entrepreneurs where it matters most.

In partnership with through the SEED PROJECT, we have yet again brought together the same diverse group of participants: , .enetwork , VTC undefined , and , .organization , of Kisumu( M.) . We are grateful to -HUB ( Odera) for hosting us over these two days.

What started in validation workshops is now becoming a lived reality for trainers. They are deep in the pillars, business foundations, financial literacy, digital skills, resilience, and sustainability. Not as theory, but as a practical framework they will carry back to their hubs and communities.

Every session has sharpened their ability to translate curriculum into real entrepreneurship support. Every conversation is building the muscle memory they will need to deliver this with conviction.

Tomorrow, we move to Eldoret to continue this journey.

We are proud to be partnering with the Hanns Seidel Foundation under the "E-Mobility: Innovation and Economic Inclusion"...
21/05/2026

We are proud to be partnering with the Hanns Seidel Foundation under the "E-Mobility: Innovation and Economic Inclusion" programme, a strategic initiative aimed at catalysing a sustainable ecosystem for electric two-wheelers (E2W) in Kenya.

This week, we are hosting a two-day Focus Group Discussion bringing together partners with direct, on-the-ground experience in EV batteries and electric mobility. Together, we are diving deep into:

✅ The viability of E2W business models in the Kenyan market
✅ Scalability pathways for widespread adoption
✅ Employment and economic inclusion opportunities
✅ Risk profiling for investors, operators, and policymakers

Today was day 1 and the insights, lived experiences, and bold ideas shared by every participant in the room have been eye opening. Mobility ltd( Moraa Mogeni), Company( Ambuka), Riders & owners Bodaboda Sacco Ltd (KRD Sacco Ltd)(Elly Kegode Edenye), guide riders Sacco & County (Vicechairman Nairobi County-Peter Nyandege Nyitethiro) -Squad Ke (Yassir Aslam, Musau, Omiya), -Consult ( Jeptoo, Nyamongo), Rides ( Mwangi), chixzautogarage ( Njiru), ( Mutano) Mathenge,

The conversations happening here are not just theoretical. They are being shaped by people who work with EV batteries every single day and that ground-level knowledge is exactly what is needed to build a movement that lasts.

We are only getting started. We are working towards a cleaner, more inclusive transport future for Kenya and beyond.

In partnership with through the -SEED Project, we had the most intense three days of listening, testing, and refining o...
09/05/2026

In partnership with through the -SEED Project, we had the most intense three days of listening, testing, and refining our curriculum with entrepreneurs, educators, and innovators.

We are deeply grateful to Nakuru Box Innovation Center for their exceptional hosting.(George Wayne , Susan Murugi , Dorcas W. Kimani ),

Thank you to all the participants for their meaningful thoughts, feedback, and ideas that have been critical to strengthening this work.

EldoHub (Chepkemoi Magdaline, HSC ), (Primafacie M.), ( Adhiambo,Caroline Odera )

Kabarak University (Vincent Baraka Magolo, Dr.Faith Yator ), Africa Tech Space (Patrick Mwai ), CoELIB (Wilson Karimi Sarowiwa Andanje ) , Inuka Agrisolution (Mwangi Lenah Waithira ), and MG iHub (George Muturi )

University of Eldoret Innovation Club (Dr. Mercy Murrey), Moi University (Dr Gloria Tuwei ), Isaiah Oyugi, Tumaini Innovation Center (Sally Kym ), The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Alton Kogo.

STADA KENYA, Rural Initiatives for Sustainable Empower - RISE Liberia Inc. , Sabako VTC undefined,( fablab winam), Data Africa, and VTC, HOPE TO THE VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES ORGANIZATION(HOVUC)

Now the real work begins. We move into the piloting phase, implementing what we have learned across real entrepreneurship spaces.

Validation shaped the curriculum. Piloting will prove its impact. This is just the beginning.

Day 2: We built on Yesterday. The validation workshop is showing us where the curriculum is strong, where it needs stren...
08/05/2026

Day 2: We built on Yesterday. The validation workshop is showing us where the curriculum is strong, where it needs strengthening, and what emerging needs we have not yet addressed.

Every session, every conversation, every piece of feedback shapes what comes next.

In partnership with through the IYBA WE4A Project and with Nakuru Box Innovation Center , ( Wayne , Susan Murugi , Dorcas W. Kimani ), EldoHub (Chepkemoi Magdaline, HSC ), of Kisumu (Primafacie M.), ( Adhiambo ,Caroline Odera )

Kabarak University (Ogunde Vincent, Dr.Faith Yator ), Africa Tech Space (Patrick Mwai ), CoELIB (Wilson Karimi Sarowiwa Andanje ) , Inuka Agrisolution (Mwangi Lenah Waithira ), and George Muturi )
University of Eldoret Innovation Club (Dr. Mercy Murrey ), Moi University (Dr Gloria Tuwei ), Isaiah Oyugi ), TUMAINI INNOVATION CENTER (Sally Kym ), Alton Kogo .

STADA KENYA , Rural Initiatives for Sustainable Empower - RISE Liberia Inc. , VTC undefined , Winam, Data Africa, and VTC, for vulnerable communities (HOVUC)

This is co-design in action: a continuous loop It’s about alignment.

From Eldoret's co-creation to Kisumu's energy to Nakuru's convergence. Day 1 of the IYBA-SEED Project Validation is here...
07/05/2026

From Eldoret's co-creation to Kisumu's energy to Nakuru's convergence. Day 1 of the IYBA-SEED Project Validation is here!

We have once again brought together the collective wisdom of universities, innovation hubs, and enterprise support institutions.

Our co-creation journey taught us something essential: entrepreneurs need more than curriculum. They need accessible, experience-driven support systems designed with them, not for them.

What started as a vision to design an inclusive entrepreneurship curriculum has evolved into something more powerful: a living, tested framework that reflects real entrepreneur challenges and opportunities.

Now we validate. We test. We refine.

In partnership with through the -SEEDand with nakuruboxke, (georgewayneke, Murugi , W. Kimani ), eldohub ( Magdaline, HSC ), of Kisumu ( M.), wisehub_learning( Adhiambo , Odera )

University ( Vincent Dr.Faith Yator ), Tech Space (Patrick Mwai ), CoELIB (Wilson Karimi Sarowiwa Andanje ) , Inuka Agrisolution (Mwangi Lenah Waithira ), and ihub (George Muturi )
University of Eldoret Innovation Club (Dr. Mercy Murrey ), Moi University (Dr Gloria Tuwei ), Isaiah Oyugi ), Tumaini Innovation Center (Sally Kym ), (MSEA) Micro and Small Enterprises Authority Alton Kogo .

Kenya, Rural Initiatives for Sustainable Empower - RISE Liberia Inc. , Sabako VTC undefined , Winam, Data Africa, and VTC (Hope for Vulnerable Children (HOVUCA)

Special thanks to nakuruboxke for hosting us and creating the space for this critical validation work.

The validation phase is where theory meets reality. We are testing whether our insights on business foundations, financial literacy, digital skills, resilience, and sustainability translate into tools that genuinely support entrepreneurs on the ground.

This is collaborative impact in action. Stay tuned for insights as we step into day two.

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