Interview: Mazi’s bet on interoperable charging

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Building charging infrastructure that works across multiple battery types isn’t easy. Batteries vary in size, orientation, connector design and capacity. But Mazi Mobility is doing it, says Brian Kipkurui, a hardware engineer at the Nairobi-based startup. Mazi is making this possible, he claims, by partnering with key players in Kenya to develop a solution that has been complex to crack.

• Mr Kipkurui has supported prototype development at Mazi Mobility for two years, focusing on hands-on testing and rapid design iteration. His work helps refine the hardware for reliability, safety and real-world performance.

• He sees strengthening the grid and local distribution to keep charging reliable as a national priority. “If power remains unstable, it could become the biggest obstacle to Kenya’s EV transition,” says Mr Kipkurui.

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