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Electric tuk-tuk promises Sh200 daily fuel savings for operators

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Skoot Technology CEO Sacha Cook and SUN Mobility Country Head Anand Gaurav flag off the first Skoot e3W electric tuk-tuks during the launch in Nairobi on February 13, 2026. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]

Tuk-tuk operators in Nairobi can now cut their daily fuel costs by up to 30 per cent after a technology firm unveiled an electric three-wheeler that swaps batteries in minutes rather than refuelling with diesel.

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