Roam, Keep It Cool Launch Electric Cold-Chain Delivery Network
TLDR
- Kenyan startups Roam and Keep It Cool have launched what they say is Africa’s first fully electric cold-chain delivery network
- The system combines solar-powered cold storage with Roam’s electric motorcycles to transport fresh food across major Kenyan cities
- Both companies say the initiative reduces emissions, lowers costs, and improves access to cold logistics for small businesses
Kenyan startups Roam and Keep It Cool have launched what they say is Africa’s first fully electric cold-chain delivery network. The system combines solar-powered cold storage with Roam’s electric motorcycles to transport fresh food across major Kenyan cities.
The rollout begins with five Roam Air motorcycles integrated into Keep It Cool’s smart cold-chain platform, Markiti, which handles over 250,000 kg of perishable goods weekly for 4,000 businesses. The electric bikes carry up to 240 kg and cut running costs by as much as 75% compared to traditional internal combustion motorcycles.
Roam develops electric mobility solutions tailored for Africa, while Keep It Cool focuses on building smart, energy-efficient food distribution systems. Both companies say the initiative reduces emissions, lowers costs, and improves access to cold logistics for small businesses.
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Key Takeaways
The partnership between Roam and Keep It Cool highlights a shift toward local, sustainable logistics solutions in Africa. Cold-chain logistics—critical for food security and income generation—has long been hindered by high costs and power instability. Solar and electric mobility integration addresses both issues. According to the FAO, nearly 37% of food in sub-Saharan Africa is lost post-harvest, much of it due to poor storage and distribution. By combining cold storage with low-cost electric transport, this model reduces food waste and supports climate goals. As Kenya targets 100% clean energy by 2030, scalable innovations like these may redefine regional logistics infrastructure from the ground up.
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