Electric-mobility manufacturer Roam has been ranked 35th on the 2025 Financial Times – FT Statista. This is a list of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies, the highest position among the 11 Kenyan businesses featured.
The annual survey evaluated more than 130 firms across the continent. It measures compound annual growth rate [CAGR] and absolute revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. Roam reported an 86.4 % CAGR and 547.8 % revenue increase over the three-year period.
“This independent recognition by FT highlights the momentum behind Kenya’s clean-energy manufacturing sector,” said Habib Lukaya, Roam Field Operations Manager. “Our priority remains delivering dependable, affordable electric motorcycles and buses that meet everyday transport needs across Africa.”
Recent milestones
- Roam Hubs – battery-swap and charging stations now operating in Nairobi, Kiambu and Machakos counties
- Ride-hailing integrations – collaborations with Uber and Bolt to widen access to electric two-wheelers for boda-boda riders
- Technology partnership – joint engineering projects with Italy’s Energica to accelerate local EV development
- Long-distance demonstration – completion of a 6,000 km Nairobi-to-Stellenbosch electric journey in 2024, showcasing vehicle durability and charging-network readiness
These initiatives support Roam’s 2025 expansion plan. It aims to scale production capacity and open additional hub locations in East and Southern Africa.
Roam, a pioneer in electric vehicle technology, designs innovative public transport solutions tailored for Africa. As an Earthshot Prize finalist and one of the world’s top 100 impact startups on the 2024 Impact/100 list by the Norrsken Foundation, Roam is leading the way in redefining mobility across the continent. Our Roam Air electric motorcycle demonstrated its durability and portable charging capability through a remarkable 6,000 km expedition from Nairobi to Stellenbosch, South Africa.
