Made in Kenya
Speaking at the Africa EV Mobility Expo Kenya 2025 in Nairobi, Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira outlined the policy priorities and industrial ambitions guiding the shift.
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MADE IN KENYA: Entrepreneur making edible oil extraction machines
In 2023, Davis Bahati had had enough with spending a significant amount of his earnings buying edible oil for his family. Together with a friend, he came up with the idea of making their own edible oil. They founded Edible Oil Machine Fabricators, a venture making dif...
MADE IN KENYA: Ubuntu Waterhub Africa creating innovations to manage water supply
Engineer Kimali Muthoka was working in West Africa when he saw how people struggled to access clean water, and how available water went to waste due to poor handling. When he returned to Kenya, he founded Ubuntu Waterhub Africa, an innovation hub that makes different systems targeting water vendors...
Made In Kenya: The production of Royco Mchuzi Mix
Royco is transforming livelihoods and boosting the local economy by working closely with Kenyan farmers as the main suppliers of the needed raw materials.
MADE IN KENYA: How Epica Jewellery makes wearable jewellery for fashion enthusiasts
In 2018, her journey into entrepreneurship began when she joined the Kenya Youth Empowerment Project, a government-led initiative aimed at boosting employment for young Kenyans. Having learnt beadwork, she founded Epica Jewellery to make wearable jewellery to complement the fashion industry in Kenya...
MADE IN KENYA: The African print swimwear turning heads worldwide
In 2018, Nkatha was visiting Europe when she realised that she had everything African, except swimwear. Keen on exporting African culture to Europe, the idea of making African-inspired swimwear led to the birth of Ohana Swimwear.
MADE IN KENYA: Pana Food Technologies making pumpkin juice in Ruiru
Maina is now making juice from the pumpkin fruit, which traditionally has been cooked and consumed as food.
MADE IN KENYA: Kaia Leather | How a trip to Ethiopia inspired a successful leather business
Mwatha sources the leather from local tanneries depending on the orders from his clients. Kaia Leather specialises in cow hide which Mwatha says is strong and durable.
MADE IN KENYA: Young Kibra entrepreneur upcycling old car tyres into high-end shoes
Akala 21 fuses pure leather and the upcycled old car tyres to make the final product. The leather is obtained from local tanneries, and George has contracted casuals who peel the car tyres to get the desired material.