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Innovators change transport with electric van, airscooter

Viva Tech exhibition in Paris France. [Wanyonyi Wambilyanga, Standard]

President William Ruto, during the Madaraka Day celebrations, pledged to have boda boda riders use electric motorcycles by September.

Of course, a skeptical nation turned the pronouncement into memes, and many laughed it off, saying the country is used to empty promises.

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