President Ruto inaugurates East Africa’s largest electric motorcycle assembly plant, Roam Park
Date: 2023-07-26
Kenya’s President William Ruto has officially inaugurated Roam’s state-of-the-art electric motorcycle assembly plant, Roam Park in Nairobi.
During the inauguration, the President, accompanied by key government officials, explored the expansive facility, marvelling at the local production focus that the assembly line employed, the battery labs, and the company’s commitment to worker safety.
Roam Park's inauguration by His Excellency William Ruto represents a significant milestone not only for the company but also for the nation as a whole. It exemplifies Kenya's determination to embrace a more sustainable future while fostering technological advancement through investment in the local production of electric mobility solutions and hence economic prosperity of Kenyans.
Overlooking the Nairobi National Park, Roam’s 10,000 square
meter facility is the largest electric motorcycle assembly plant in East
Africa, with an annual production capacity of 50,000 units that will be reached
in a few years. The facility fulfils the shared vision to revolutionize urban
mobility through electric motorcycles which offer a sustainable transportation
solution for motorcycle taxis used in the boda boda and other logistics
sectors.
As
the President concluded the ceremony, he expressed confidence in the facility's
ability to drive innovation and foster economic resilience,
"I am proud to inaugurate Roam's electric
motorcycle assembly plant today. This facility showcases Kenya's potential as a
leader in clean transportation solutions in Africa. This initiative aligns
perfectly with our national goals to reduce carbon emissions and promote clean
energy alternatives. The assembly plant will not only contribute to our
environmental goals but also foster economic growth by creating job
opportunities and nurturing local talent in the automotive industry."
