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Roam, a leading producer of locally-made motorcycles and buses in Africa, has today launched a locally-produced electric shuttle bus, Roam Move, aimed at enhancing the zero-emission transport system in Kenya.A Kenyan-based electric motor company with Swedish origins is the first Electric company to locally manufacture road transit buses with high performance and ostensibly lower operation costs compared to other fossil-fuel-based buses.With an accommodating seating capacity of 51 passengers and a 170 kWh fully charged battery within 1.5 hours only, the bus can traverse 200km uninterrupted to ensure that all commuter expectations are at least met on time.Roam Shuttle Bus Interior. Photo: Roam ElectricSpeaking during the launch, the Country's Sales Executive, David Wakaba, reiterated that the introduction of Roam Move is an achievement aimed at improving sustainable e-mobility to positively impact the environment and a way to showcase the existing potential in Kenya's manufacturing industry."We are thrilled to introduce 'The Roam Move,' Kenya's very own electric shuttle bus. This achievement aligns perfectly with our vision of fostering sustainable transportation solutions that make a positive impact on our environment and our communities. The launch of this electric shuttle bus represents not only a significant step forward in our commitment to sustainability but also a testament to the talent and potential within Kenya's manufacturing industry, said Country Sales Executive, Dennis Wakaba.With the just-concluded African Climate Summit earlier this month, leaders across the continent urged rapid steps to phase out carbon-emitting vehicles and motorcycles to mitigate the effects of Climate Change on health, the economy, and the entire ecosystem of humanity. The launch of Roam Move on the Kenyan roads is the epitome of positive progress and un-endless efforts to transform and build a sustainable transport system aimed at improving the environment. Roam Move will officially start surfacing roads in October 2024.

President Ruto, while officiating the ongoing Africa Climate Summit 2023, made a statement regarding the state of joblessness across the continent, which is primarily triggered by a poor approach towards tackling climate change.The Africa Climate Summit 2023 is taking place in Nairobi, with attendees from across the continent and beyond. The conference is set to run from the 4th to the 8th of this month.He noted that Africa needs to generate more jobs to accommodate the rapidly growing workforce, which is approximately 30 million jobs to enable the entire continent to participate in the global economy and excel in its endeavor."Every year Africa needs to generate approximately a million new jobs to accommodate its rapidly expanding workforce. These are not just numbers, they are not just statistics. These are 30 million opportunities to build our future." -President Ruto-Dr. Alfred Mutua, Kenya's Foreign, and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary, while playing host to guests, said the summit will place Kenya on the global map by promoting greener and renewable energy."Kenya is a leader in the adoption of cleaner, greener energy, with nearly 95% of our power needs derived from green sources," he said.FAO Director for Africa, Abebe Haile-Gabriel, highlighted the importance of investing in innovation to fight climate change and enhance agriculture in Africa."As the Africa Climate Summit kicks off, it is an apt time for the continent to focus on the climate crisis and its complex interplay with our agri-food systems. It is critical for African countries to advocate for more innovative financing," he said.Presidents of Ghana, Morocco, and Comoros had earlier made their way into the country on the weekend as more leaders still expected to jostle in.