Fuel Shock in Kenya: Electric Bike Sales Surge as Petrol Prices Soar
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Rising fuel prices, driven by the conflict in the Middle East, are pushing Kenyan motorcycle riders to switch to electric bikes. With petrol costs climbing, thousands of riders are abandoning their fuel-powered "boda bodas" for cheaper electric alternatives. This shift has triggered record sales and is reshaping urban transport across the country.