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Partnership July 2026 · Nairobi

Rideence & Konza Technopolis: NEV industrial park takes shape

Working with the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KOTDA), Rideence has begun site preparation for the flagship NEV industrial park — covering vehicle assembly, R&D, talent training and component supply chain. The phased development will anchor Kenya's position as East Africa's electric mobility hub.

This partnership is one of the cornerstones of our long-term plan to localise NEV manufacturing, reduce import dependence, and create skilled jobs across the value chain.

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KenCharge expansion Charging
June 2026 · Nairobi

KenCharge network expands past 10 sites in greater Nairobi

Our KenCharge subsidiary now operates ten DC fast-charging sites across Nairobi, Mombasa Road and Thika Highway — with three more under construction ahead of the Q3 fleet ramp-up.

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CKD assembly launch Assembly
May 2026 · Mombasa

AVA Mombasa assembly line rolls out first CKD units

In partnership with AVA, the Mombasa CKD line has produced its first batch of road-ready EVs from imported kits — covering matatu-class passenger and light commercial segments for the Kenyan market.

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Rideence Rwanda JV Expansion
April 2026 · Kigali

Rideence Rwanda JV registers, operations begin Q3

Rideence Rwanda Ltd — a 60/40 JV with local partners — is officially registered in Kigali. Initial focus: deploying 100+ EV units for ride-hailing and last-mile delivery, plus a charging corridor along the Kigali–Rubavu route.

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StarCharge partnership Partnership
March 2026 · Beijing

StarCharge partnership: standardised DC fast-charging stack

Rideence has signed a strategic supply agreement with StarCharge — standardising hardware, software and OCPP backend across the KenCharge network, ensuring uptime and remote diagnostics from day one.

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Uber ecosystem partnership Ecosystem
February 2026 · Nairobi

Uber ecosystem partnership: priority fleet for driver EV upgrade

Rideence and Uber have signed an MoU to make EV lease + charging packages available to high-mileage drivers — combining fleet pricing, daily charging subscriptions, and a structured driver onboarding program.

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Zuripower JV Charging
January 2026 · Mombasa

Zuripower JV: coastal charging corridor from Mombasa to Diani

Rideence's 51% charging JV with Zuripower will deploy a coastal DC fast-charging corridor — Mombasa port, Moi International Airport, Likoni ferry terminal and Diani beach — unlocking tourism and logistics EV operations.

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