The United Kingdom High-Commissioner to Kenya, Jane Marriott, shared a video on Twitter riding a Kenyan e-bodas at the COP26 Satellite event in Nairobi.
Through a post on Thursday, November 11, Marriot announced that with the new partnership between the UK and Kenya at COP26, e-bodas would help improve the climate, thus saving humanity.
"E-bodas are one way we’re stepping up our climate work to Dave humanity, with new Kenya-UK partnerships announced at #COP26 Green heart," part of the statement read.
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The event saw the attendance of the Industrialization Cabinet Secretary Betty Maina and British Trade envoy Theo Klarke.
Marriot pointed out that the UK was committed to creating green jobs that would last, such as climate finance and forest data.
On the other hand, Betty Maina reiterated the move saying that she was grateful to the UK for assisting Kenya to have a thriving local industry in manufacturing.
"Kenya can be a leader in the world by championing electric vehicles, not only by reducing harmful emissions but also by increasing the number of Kenyan made vehicles. I am delighted that the UK has helped grow this industry in Kenya, as we work together to tackle the impacts of climate change, ”Maina stated.
The UK embassy in Kenya, echoing the CS sentiments, insinuated that the country's production of electronic bikes would scale up to 20,000 by 2050.
"Expect to see at least 20,000 of these bodas in Flag of Kenya by 2025. Kenya can continue to be a leader in the world as the bikes will reduce emissions,support the Made in Kenya, add more jobs and increase the income," the embassy shared.
Here is the Video:
Go electric!
— Jane Marriott (@JaneMarriottUK) November 11, 2021
???? E-bodas are one way we’re stepping up our climate work to Dave humanity, with new Kenya-UK partnerships announced at #COP26 ????@Trade_Kenya @TransportKE pic.twitter.com/sFaF49Sdpi
