Spiro Launches All-Female EV Assembly Line in Kenya

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The facility not only champions eco-friendly transport solutions but also offers new employment and upskilling opportunities for women in STEM and technical trades. Spiro’s initiative is seen as a blueprint for inclusive industrialisation in Africa’s growing green economy.

In Nairobi, a historic milestone was marked with the launch of Africa’s first all-women electric vehicle (EV) assembly line by Spiro, the continent’s largest EV manufacturer.

This groundbreaking initiative merges clean energy innovation with gender empowerment, challenging norms in a male-dominated industry.

The facility not only champions eco-friendly transport solutions but also offers new employment and upskilling opportunities for women in STEM and technical trades. Spiro’s initiative is seen as a blueprint for inclusive industrialisation in Africa’s growing green economy.

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Analysts feel that the initiative is a milestone and is not just about EVs.  It’s about rewriting the narrative of what women can do in heavy industry and the climate transition,” said a spokesperson for the company.