Ecobodaa, Inc.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded in 2020, Ecobodaa, Inc. has pioneered the country’s first affordable electric motorbike taxis. It will be available on a very affordable lease-to-own credit model to bodaboda riders. The company was founded by Kenyan engineering duo Kim Chepkoit and Steve Juma.

The e-mobility company aims to provide a cost-effective, safer, and environmentally-friendly form of transportation for commuters in African cities. Referred to as ‘bodabodas’, the electric motorbikes work on a rent-to-own model enabling riders to eventually own the electric-powered motorbike and further empowering them. Designed and assembled in Nairobi, the electric motorcycles are reportedly equipped with sensors that collect data. The data collected is used to help the tech startup improve its services and product offering for its users.

According to reports, Ecobodaa, Inc. e-bikes have zero direct emissions and positively contribute to air quality and climate change mitigation. Not only does the product offering positively impact the external environment but Ecobodaa, Inc. ’s business model has been created to establish employment opportunities for Kenyan’s as the e-motorcycles are offered on a rent-to-buy model and is an affordable alternative to the current taxi prices.