Kenyan electric mobility startup ARC Ride has raised $33.3 million through a combination of asset-backed debt and equity, according to TechCabal. The company plans to use the funding to expand its battery-swapping network and electric motorcycle fleet beyond Kenya into other African markets. The raise reflects continued investor interest in electric two-wheeler transport solutions across the continent, where battery swapping is seen as a way to address charging infrastructure gaps.

Kenya is seeking to establish itself as a leading digital infrastructure and investment hub in Africa, with the government prioritising fibre connectivity, data centres, cloud computing and artificial intelligence to attract global investment and accelerate economic growth. According to the Kenya News Agency, Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke said digital infrastructure had become critical national infrastructure, comparable to roads and water, underscoring its importance to the country's development agenda.

More than 10 electric motorcycle and three-wheeler manufacturers from India, China, Italy and Kenya are preparing to enter the Kenyan market, according to TechTrends KE. The move follows the launch of a shared battery-swapping network in Nairobi and Mombasa by Indian battery technology company SUN Mobility. The expansion could widen vehicle choice for commercial riders while intensifying competition among manufacturers, battery-network operators and financiers in Kenya's growing electric mobility sector.

East Africa's tourism sector is experiencing significant growth, with Kenya receiving 2.7 million international visitors in 2025, up from 2.39 million in 2024. This 12.97% increase has led to a record tourism revenue of Sh500 billion. Experts suggest that enhancing tech infrastructure could further boost this growth, addressing challenges such as fragmented booking systems and reliance on cash transactions.

Techpoint Digest reports that Airtel’s proposed 25-year operating licence in Kenya is still awaiting regulatory approval. The edition also covers Nigeria’s investigation into Uber, an ICASA probe involving big tech companies, and declining traction for DStv Premium in South Africa. The items focus on telecom licensing, platform scrutiny, competition oversight, and shifting pay-TV demand across African markets, with the Kenyan approval delay presented as the lead development.

A TechCabal analysis argues that Africa's last-mile electricity access problem cannot be solved by markets alone, citing Kenya as an example. Despite years of government efforts to extend the national grid through the Last Mile Connectivity and rural electrification programmes, significant gaps remain. According to the article, Gitonga notes that some populations have lifestyles that make conventional electrical infrastructure particularly difficult to implement, suggesting alternative approaches beyond market-driven solutions are needed to achieve universal electricity access.