Training Africa's EV Technicians: How Kenya is Preparing For E-Mobility Future

03/11/2025 31 min Episodio 19
Training Africa's EV Technicians: How Kenya is Preparing For E-Mobility Future

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In this episode of The Africa EV Show, host Njenga Hakeenah sits down with Alex Mũnene, Founder and fleet mobility expert at Advanced Mobility Kenya, to explore how training programs are shaping the continent's electric vehicle shift. From driver and mechanic training to policy and investment lessons from Rwanda, Ethiopia, and the DRC, this episode dives deep into how skills development, education, and hands-on programs are preparing Africa for the electric future. Mũnene, who organized Kenya's first EV driver and technical training, shares on-the-ground insights about:  ⚡ The biggest challenges for mechanics transitioning from ICE to EVs  ⚡ The growing role of private sector and partnerships in e-mobility training  ⚡ What new EV owners need to know before hitting the road  ⚡ Why Rwanda and Ethiopia are ahead — and what Kenya can learn Whether you're an EV enthusiast, mechanic, policymaker, or just curious about Africa's mobility transformation — this episode is for you. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @hakeenah Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

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