Roam the leading electric mobility company in Nairobi has been named Kenya’s fastest growing company according to the 2025 Financial Times-Statista list of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies. The company also ranked 35th across the continent cementing its position as a game changer in Africa’s transition to clean transport.

Roam’s Electric Mobility Growth

Between 2020 and 2023 Roam grew 547.8% with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 86.4% the highest of any electric mobility manufacturer in Africa. This is a testament to Roam’s dominance in a sector seen as a driver of climate resilience and job creation in Africa.

“This is not just a milestone for Roam, it’s a moment of pride for Kenya,” said Habib Lukaya Field Operations Manager at Roam. “It shows that local manufacturing can thrive, create jobs and deliver affordable high quality electric motorcycles made in Kenya, for Africa.”

Kenyan Companies on the FT List

Roam led a strong Kenyan contingent of 11 companies on the FT-Statista list. Kenya ranked third behind South Africa and Nigeria. Key Roam partners M-KOPA and Quickmart also featured, showing the strength of Kenya’s innovation and private sector collaboration in the e-mobility and fintech ecosystems.

This is part of a broader trend of Kenya’s growing influence in sectors like climate tech, advanced manufacturing and sustainable mobility solutions.

Roam’s Vision: Powering Africa’s Green Transition

Founded in 2017 Roam designs and manufactures electric motorcycles and buses for African roads and user needs. The company aims to build affordable locally adapted electric vehicles that reduce emissions, cut transport costs and stimulate homegrown innovation.

Recently Roam completed a 6,000km electric motorcycle expedition from Nairobi to Stellenbosch, South Africa demonstrating the durability and capability of its EVs across different terrains and climates. This epic journey proved that Africa made EVs can go continental.

Thriving in Global Uncertainty

This is as many African startups are facing reduced VC activity and global economic uncertainty. But Roam is scaling and innovating.