Cleaner transport has been high on the agenda at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, organised jointly by France and Kenya. RFI met the Kenyans pioneering the manufacture of electric vehicles and inspiring a new generation in the process.

Colombian automotive market shows 54% growth in 2026 with electric vehicles and hybrids driving expansion. Tesla entered top three best-selling brands with 9.9% market share in April, while BYD ranks eighth. Electric vehicle registrations grew 207% year-to-date, indicating structural shift in consumer preferences toward cleaner technologies.