WeMobility by WeTu
WeTu by Siemens Stiftung

Solution Overview & Benefits
Managed by WeTu, with support from Siemens Stiftung, WeMobility offers sustainable transportation options like electric boda-bodas and cargo bikes in areas around Lake Victoria. These vehicles are rented via a network of 30+ solar charging hubs, using clean solar energy and battery-swapping. The service improves mobility for individuals and businesses, reduces fuel costs and emissions, supports local enterprise, and creates maintenance jobs through a hub-based model. The system is optimized for rural use and ensures vehicles are easy to maintain with community involvement.
History & Development
Launched in 2019 as part of WeTu’s three-pronged rural service model (WePower, WeWater, WeMobility), WeMobility uses locally assembled and imported electric two- and three-wheelers. Over time, WeTu has built over 30 solar-powered charging stations and rolled out 40+ electric motorcycles and cargo bikes across Western Kenya. The initiative supports Kenya’s efforts to reduce urban pollution while addressing rural mobility constraints.
Availability
- Available: Kenya
- Price: Electric boda-bodas and cargo bikes are leased from WeTu hubs. Payment models vary—subscription, per-ride, or battery rental—but are designed to be affordable alternatives to fossil-fuel costs, offering up to 30% savings for riders
Specifications
- Vehicle Types: E-bikes, cargo bikes, electric motorbikes
- Charging Infrastructure: Solar-powered hubs with battery-swapping capabilities
- Access Model: Shared, rental-based service tailored for low-income users
- Support: Local workshops offering assembly, maintenance training, and job creation
- Energy Optimization: Off-grid PV hubs generate power for mobility and other services like lighting and water purification
Additional Information
- Deployment: 14+ WeTu hubs in Western Kenya including Kisumu, Homa Bay, Mbita
- Fleet Size: 40+ vehicles in mid-2024, serving daily transport needs
- Impact: Created over 60 full-time jobs in maintenance and operations; reduces fossil fuel use and transport emissions
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