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Chris Maara

Founder & CEO Kiri EV
About the Speaker
Chris Maara is an entrepreneur and renewable energy advocate, and the Founder & CEO of Kiri EV, an electric mobility company based in Nairobi, Kenya. His mission is to make clean energy more affordable for the mobility sector, improving livelihoods while accelerating sustainable development and boosting local manufacturing. By promoting electric vehicles—particularly electric motorcycles suited for densely populated cities—Chris is driving the adoption of environmentally friendly transportation that benefits both people and the planet.
Sessions by Speaker
Day - 2 : Thu, Sep 25, 2025
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EAT)
Breakout Room - Shimba
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Thu, Sep 25, 2025 Day – 2

Session 3 - Joint Innovation Facility

Description
Track Lead: GIZ Spark Fireside chat – Building investable pipeline for JIF - Unpacking Project Studio (Technical Assistance) and featuring successful consortia. Moderator: Agnes Tsuma – GIZ | SPARK Speakers:
  1. Maaike Broekhuis – Doen Foundation
  2. Veera Rautio - Haus
  3. Chris Maraa- Kiri EV