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Spiro Appoints Former Indofast Energy CEO Anant Badjatya as Group CEO to Lead its Next Phase Of Growth

Spiro, Africa's leading electric mobility company, today announced the appointment of Anant Badjatya as Group Chief Executive Officer.

African EV platform Spiro raises $215M in equity to scale electric mobility and energy infrastructure across Africa

African electric mobility leader Spiro has raised $215 million in equity funding from major institutional investors, including Impact Fund Denmark and Equitane, to expand its EV and battery-swapping infrastructure across the continent. The investment will support network growth, local manufacturing, technology innovation, and entry into new markets, accelerating Africa’s transition to affordable, sustainable transportation and clean energy solutions.

Spiro strengthens its R&D capabilities with the acquisition of engineering and design firm Coexlion and the setting up of its first African R&D center in Kenya

Spiro strengthens its R&D capabilities through the acquisition of motorcycle engineering and design firm Coexlion and the establishment of its first African R&D center in Kenya, enhancing product development, localization, and innovation for electric two-wheelers across the continent.

Electric Mobility Leader Spiro Announces Major Expansion and Strategic Milestones Across Africa

Spiro expands Africa’s electric mobility sector through a new partnership with ESP to empower women entrepreneurs, surpasses 95,000 electric motorcycles deployed, and launches operations in Cameroon, strengthening its presence across the continent with sustainable and inclusive mobility solutions.

Spiro Raises $50 Million as Demand for Its Battery Swapping Infrastructure and Electric Vehicles Surges Across Africa

The $50 Million funding round by major investors underscoring Spiro’s leadership in Africa’s mobility and energy industry

Kenya Launches the National Electric Mobility Policy

Spiro acknowledges the launch of the National Electric Mobility Policy and the introduction of Kenya’s new green‑font registration plates for electric vehicles, designed to give EVs a clear identity within the national registration system and support better classification and planning.

Spiro Earns Great Place to Work Certification

Spiro has officially been recognized as a Great Place To Work® Certified™ organization in India, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Togo, and the United Arab Emirates, an achievement anchored on direct employee feedback gathered through the globally recognized Certification survey.

Spiro and Zeroca Partner to Drive Credible Climate Action and Accelerate Electric Mobility in Africa

Spiro and Zeroca have partnered to boost electric mobility in Kenya and Nigeria, linking clean transport with credible climate finance to drive transparent, sustainable, low-carbon growth across Africa.

Spiro Raises $100 Million in Africa’s Largest-Ever Investment in Electric Mobility

Spiro, the African leader in two-wheel transportation and battery swapping, today announced a landmark $100 million investment round

SPIRO AWARDED ISO/IEC 27001:2022 CERTIFICATION FOR INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT

Spiro, a leading provider of electricmobility solutions across Africa, is proud to announce that it has beenofficially certified for ISO/IEC 27001:2022, the international standard forInformation Security Management Systems (ISMS).

Spiro in SDG Leaders

With almost 20,000 electric motorbikes deployed across countries like Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Benin, Spiro's mission is simple but transformative: to reduce emissions and enhance urban mobility.

Spiro and Mount Kigali University Partner to Drive Sustainable Two-Wheel Mobility in Rwanda

Spiro accelerates ecosystem rollout with strategic partnership focused on joint research, student development and student adoption of sustainable transportation

Electric Mobility Leader Spiro Selected for 2025 Regional Platforms for Climate Projects Pipeline

Spiro, a pioneering Pan-African electric mobility company driving sustainable transportation across the continent, has been proudly selected for the prestigious 2025 Regional Platforms for Climate Projects (RPCP) Pipeline.

Electric Vehicles Are Driving Kenya’s Future

Kenya is leading Africa’s mobility revolution as electric vehicles, backed by supportive government policy, drive cleaner transport, new industries, and inclusive economic growth.

Spiro’s Rapid Progress On The African Continent Shows That The Transition To EVs Is Well Underway impacting the lives of Africans across the spectrum

A powerful story of a husband-wife couple, both running electric motorcycle taxis in Kigali, Rwanda. Their Spiro EV motorcycle is key to their financial empowerment.

Save Naira, clean Naija: How Spiro electric bikes are powering affordable, eco-friendly travel

Mobility is central to economic growth and everyday living, making the need for sustainable transportation ever more urgent. As a pan-African electric vehicle company, Spiro is transforming the environmental and economic future of Africa.

Spiro Announces Strategic Developments in Manufacturing, Market Expansion & Sustainability and Davido collaboration at the Africa CEO Forum 2025

Spiro's announcements reinforce its commitment to industrial transformation, technological innovation & sustainable development across Africa.

Spiro Launches in Cameroon Marking A New Era for Green Mobility in Central Africa

Spiro officially launched its operations in Cameroon today during a high-level ceremony held at Hôtel SAWA in Douala, presided over by His Excellency the Governor of the Littoral Region, Samuel Ivaha Diboua, and attended by key government officials, diplomats, business leaders, and partners.

SPIRO Launches in Tanzania Driving Forward Sustainable Urban Mobility

Spiro, Africa’s leading EV’s mobility leader has officially launched operations in Tanzania, bringing eco-friendly electric two-wheelers to address urban transport challenges and reduce carbon emissions.

Why Western Nations Should Care About Africa’s E-Transport Endeavors

Global tension has not been this high in decades—the result of regional conflicts and Donald Trump's enactment of international tariffs. The noise has drowned out Africa’s challenges, which center on job creation and climate change.

Ace Green Recycling and Spiro Announce Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Battery Circularity in Africa

Africa’s largest EV company selects Ace as exclusive global recycling partner to strengthen sustainable operations

Spiro announces strategic partnership with afrobeats superstar davido for 2025

Africa’s largest electric vehicle company, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Afrobeats sensation Davido for 2025.

Spiro marks its entry in Ogun with a grand opening

Africa's largest EV-player, Spiro launched its operations in the Ogun state on July 31st, 2024, with a grand ceremony.

150-rider drive-through underscores our sustainability promise

Spiro organized a 150-rider drive-through in Rwanda to show its steadfast commitment to sustainable transportation.

Spiro, Africa's largest EV player launched its operations in Uganda

The National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi witnessed the official launch of Spiro in Uganda in a milestone ceremony.

Spiro named in TIME 100 Most Influential Companies of 2024

Spiro was included in the prestigious TIME 100 Most Influential Companies of 2024 list highlighting its significant impact.

Spiro e-bikes make successful Nairobi debut

In a landmark moment, Spiro launched its electric bikes in Nairobi after a successful and impactful debut in Mombasa.

Debt facility worth $50 million USD agreed with Afreximbank

Afreximbank and Spiro agreed on a $50 million USD debt facility to boost sustainable transportation across Africa.

Spiro makes a splash at the Africa CEO conference

Africa's largest EV-player, Spiro welcomes delegates at the Africa CEO conference with e-bike trips in Rwanda.

Spiro and Mogo sign an asset financing agreement

Spiro signed an agreement with vehicle financing solutions provider, Mogo, deploying 1000 e-bikes across Kenya.