eWaka Mobility, a Kenyan start-up established in 2021 by entrepreneurs Celeste Vogel and Jimmy Tune, is causing a stir in Nairobi. Together with other riders, they are changing the delivery landscape in the city of Nairobi, Kenya’s bustling capital. The company’s heart is in delivering goods directly to neighborhood doorsteps. This no-strings, direct service is the essential first step to what we like to refer to as “last mile” delivery.
Already in operation within Nairobi, eWaka has scaled with hundreds of electric bicycles swiftly traversing the city’s clogged traffic. Each of these bikes and ebikes have an undeniable impact on reducing carbon emissions. They help increase the speed and efficiency of deliveries, offering a new complementary approach to the tried-and-true. eWaka’s mission is clear: to ensure that customers receive their orders promptly and reliably.
The founders, Vogel and Tune, understood that the field of urban logistics demanded unconventional strategies. Themselves Seventh Generation inspired, they have positioned eWaka as an industry leader in the dynamic market for sustainable transport solutions in Africa. eWaka is all about the electric bicycle revolution, and how it can help save the planet. In addition, this strategy addresses community concerns such as worsening traffic congestion and a delayed delivery supply chain.
Nairobi’s vibrant marketplace serves as an ideal backdrop for eWaka’s operations. The start-up’s electric bicycles zip through the city’s narrow streets, providing a reliable means of transport for businesses and individuals alike. This is the third effort we’re supporting that specifically highlights technology in Africa. It showcases cutting-edge technologies and explores how they’re disrupting the public and private sector.
By leaning heavily on technology to optimize every aspect of the delivery process, eWaka is creating a model for other logistics companies in the region to follow. The start-up’s focus on electric bicycles aligns with global trends toward greener transportation options and highlights the potential for similar initiatives across the continent.