Beyond the Ride: Kibo Africa’s Mission to Empower Riders and Businesses Across East Africa

In this section of the interview, Peter Schokker, Managing Director of Kibo Africa, outlines his vision for the company and reaffirms its unwavering focus on designing motorcycles specifically for the African terrain. He emphasizes the importance of building strong, reliable, and rugged utility bikes that can withstand challenging environments while maintaining the highest standards of quality. This approach stems from Kibo’s deep understanding of local road conditions and the practical needs of everyday users—from small-scale farmers to delivery riders operating in remote and rugged areas.

Schokker also highlights a customer-first philosophy, noting that every internal process—from manufacturing to after-sales service—is now being realigned to serve the end user better. This shift includes looking outward toward strategic partnerships that can enhance the customer experience and add meaningful value to the ownership journey. Kibo is actively expanding its dealer and service network across Kenya and neighboring countries, making access to sales, maintenance, spare parts, and support services more convenient for customers.

A major pillar of Kibo’s approach is enabling access to financing. By working with asset financing companies, Kibo ensures that its motorcycles are accessible to entrepreneurs and Boda-Boda riders without requiring significant upfront investment. The company is also introducing complementary services, such as road rescue and vehicle tracking, to further support its users and position the brand as a complete mobility solution.

Despite growing competition from low-cost imports, Schokker underscores that Kibo’s unique value lies in producing motorcycles that not only perform better over time but also empower users economically. Whether used in agriculture, logistics, or government service delivery, Kibo bikes are positioned as tools of livelihood and mobility—offering durability, safety, and long-term value that stand apart in East Africa’s increasingly competitive motorcycle market.