Roam Electric

Roam Electric is a pioneering electric mobility company in Africa, starting in Kenya, with a mission to deliver affordable, reliable and clean transport solutions designed for the realities of emerging markets. Founded in 2017, Roam designs and manufactures electric motorcycles and buses tailored for African markets. The company has launched Roam Hubs, charging and battery rental stations, in Nairobi, Kiambu, and Machakos counties, and partnered with ride-hailing platforms like Uber and Bolt. Roam was ranked Kenya's fastest-growing company and among Africa's top 40 by the Financial Times in 2025.

Roam Electric was founded in 2017. It is a pioneering electric mobility company in Africa, starting in Kenya, with a mission to deliver affordable, reliable and clean transport solutions designed for the realities of emerging markets. The company designs and manufactures electric motorcycles and buses tailored for African markets. In recent years, Roam has launched Roam Hubs, charging and battery rental stations, in Nairobi, Kiambu, and Machakos counties, and partnered with ride-hailing platforms like Uber and Bolt to make electric motorcycles more accessible for boda boda riders. In 2025, Roam was ranked Kenya's fastest-growing company and among Africa's top 40 by the Financial Times, with 86.4% CAGR and 547.8% revenue growth.

• Roam Air

  Electric motorcycle.

• Roam Rapid

  77-passenger high-capacity commuter bus operating in Nairobi CBD.

1. Welcome to Roam Electric
2. Learn More About Us
3. Newsletter: Financial Times
4. Newsletter: Governor Wavinya