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At Daily Kenya we track over 200,000 Kenyan startups and over 1,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 25 Automotive companies in Nairobi. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Automotive Companies & Startups (Nairobi)
Opibus
E-mobility development and manufacturing – Electric Vehicles, Electric Motorcycles and Charing infrastructure
Founder(s): Filip Gardler
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, CleanTech, Electric Vehicle, Electronics, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Sustainability
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Freight in Time
Freight in Time is a supply chain logistics operation with a regional footprint in East Africa.
Founder(s): Amit Shah
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
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Mobius Motors
Mobius Motors sells affordable vehicles designed specifically for the needs of developing world consumers.
Founder(s): Joel Jackson
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Manufacturing, Product Design
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BasiGo
BasiGo is an e-mobility start-up looking to revolutionize the public transportation sector.
Founder(s): Jit Bhattacharya, Jonathan Green
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Public Transportation, Transportation
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PAZO GROUP
PAZO is Africa’s ecosystem of online services ranging from on-demand taxi & delivery services, to e-commerce to travel to trade & much more!
Founder(s): Nikhil Amin
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Adventure Travel, Apps, Automotive, B2B, Delivery, Delivery Service, E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Fashion, Fleet Management, Food and Beverage, Food Delivery, Home Services, Hospitality, Hotel, Information Services, Information Technology, Online Portals, Public Transportation, Real Estate, Retail, Ride Sharing, Same Day Delivery, Search Engine, Sharing Economy, Shopping, Travel, Travel Accommodations, Wholesale
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Ma3Route
Ma3Route is a mobile, web, and SMS platform that crowd-sources for transport data and provides users with information on traffic and more.
Founder(s): Laban Okune
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Analytics, Automotive, Big Data, Crowdsourcing, Information Technology, Mobile, SMS
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Cheki.co.ke
Cheki.co.ke is Kenya’s #1 Auto website with more car buyers and car sellers than any other site in Kenya.
Founder(s): Carey Eaton, Nigel Neal
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Internet, Marketplace
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CMC Motors Group
CMC Motors Group is a motor industry.
Founder(s): Clement Hirtzel
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Agriculture, Automotive, Logistics, Manufacturing
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Ecobodaa
Ecobodaa is a platform that provides electric motorbike hailing services.
Founder(s): Kimosop Chepkoit, Steve Juma
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Service Industry
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MOTORSHOP.CO.KE
MOTORSHOP – Import, Marketing and Sale of pre-owned cars.
Founder(s): MESHACK KIPLETING, MESHACK KIPLETING
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Advertising, Automotive, Internet
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AutoXpress
AutoXpress supplies of tyres, wheels, batteries, suspension parts, alignment, and balancing to East African market.
Founder(s): Gosar Shah
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Mobile
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RepairNet Inc.
RepairNet is an online marketplace enabling consumers get quality accredited mechanics wherever they are, whenever they want.
Founder(s): Owen Sakawa
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Auto Insurance, Automotive, E-Commerce, Internet, Marketplace
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Kuza Automotive
Kuza Automotive Limited commits to the development and production of accessible, sustainable, and innovative transport.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Electric Vehicle, Transportation
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Seaways (K) LTD
Seaways (K) LTD is one of the leading vehicle procurement and logistics experts with over 28 years of experience in the industry
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Logistics, Transportation
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TOTAL KENYA PLC
Total Kenya PLC provides petroleum and gas products and services to industrial, transportation, commercial, and domestic users in Kenya.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Industrial, Oil and Gas
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Car & General Kenya
Car & General Kenya offers wide range of power generation, automotive, and engineering products.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Industrial Engineering
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CladLight
CladLight ensures the safety of the motorcyclist while they’re riding.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Software
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BuyGari.com
BuyGari.com is a website that enables users to search for cars and its information.
Founder(s): kevin kinyua
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Auto Insurance, Automotive, Autonomous Vehicles, Classifieds, Software
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SPARESWORLD.CO.KE
Sparesworld – e-commerce platform for sale of Autoparts.
Founder(s): MESHACK KIPLETING
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, E-Commerce
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Mwale & Company Advocates
A leading full service law firm based in Nairobi, Kenya specializing in IP, Immigration law, Litigation & ADR, Real Estate law, M&A & Labour
Founder(s):
Location: Parklands, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Employment, Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Legal, Life Science, Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate, Real Estate Investment, Risk Management
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Urban Kenyans
Urban Kenyans is an online platform that informs Kenyans on matters Government, Education, Technology and Cars
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Education, Government, Internet
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Simba
Simba is an integrated business group.
Founder(s):
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Finance, Hospitality, Industrial, Real Estate
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Sameer Africa
Sameer Africa specialized in manufacturing, imports, and sell of tyres and related products and services.
Founder(s):
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Industrial, Manufacturing
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XMASCHINE
Online auto parts retailer
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, E-Commerce
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Kingsway Tyres
Kingsway Tyres offers a variety of tyres, rims, springs, and batteries along with tyre management and wheel alignment services.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Professional Services, Retail
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