About iRideNairobi | Meet Our Team

How Did iRideNairobi Start?

When Lenny first moved to Nairobi in 2017, he quickly realized how challenging the city’s traffic could be. Watching boda bodas effortlessly navigate the congestion inspired him to get his own motorcycle.

One hungover Sunday, he bought a boda boda, and from that moment, he was hooked. The freedom and independence of riding through Nairobi and the surrounding countryside were immensely liberating. He enjoyed it so much that he decided to share this experience with others, leading to the creation of iRideNairobi.

Initially an online business, iRideNairobi opened its first office at The Alchemist in Westlands, Nairobi, in March 2020.

iRideAfrica - #1 Motorcycle Rental Company in East Africa

After running operations successfully in Nairobi for 7 years, iRide expanded its vision regionally and established offices in Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Mombasa and Kigali. These various offices are all part of the iRideAfrica network. Each location provides dedicated customer support on-site, while maintaining the proven maintenance and customer service standards that has made iRide successful. The iRideAfrica networks also allows for seamless cross-border rental services throughout the region allowing customers to pick-up the bike in one office and drop it off at any other iRide office. Going forward, iRideAfrica envisions further expansion across the African continent, building a reliable and professional network of motorcycle rental and touring services to deliver exceptional experiences to clients. In doing so it seeks to expand its back-end service offering and develop a scalable business platform that other motorcycle rental companies can leverage in joining the iRideAfrica network.

Our Vision

At the heart of iRideNairobi is a desire to build a financially independent African business that creates employment in East Africa and shares a passion for travel, the outdoors, and the thrill of motorcycle riding. As a start-up, we aim to disrupt the motorcycle tourism and logistics industries in Nairobi and East Africa.

We believe in innovation while remaining realistic about market expectations. Our goal is to integrate with the local community, employ Kenyans, and blend modern management principles with a local flavor.

Ultimately, we strive to offer excellent and reliable service, enabling people from around the world to safely enjoy the wonders of Nairobi, Kenya, and Africa.

Lenny

Founder

Meet Lenny, a global citizen with a passion for biking and entrepreneurship. Born in Germany and having lived in 10 countries, Lenny founded iRideNairobi in 2017. Despite his full-time role at the United Nations, Lenny provides guidance and vision, ensuring the venture remains true to its roots.

For Lenny, it’s about sharing the love for biking and the unique experience of building a business in Africa.

Raxis

General Manager

Raxis is not your typical General Manager. A drone pilot, former driving school owner, driving instructor with an engineering background, and a writer who loves enduro motorcycles, Raxis designed our Kibo K250 Adventure bikes.

With 25 years in the automotive industry, Raxis tackles problems head-on. When not ensuring service quality, he’s tinkering with bikes, enjoying safaris, or riding off-road.

Joseph

Tour Guide

Joseph, our likable Madanji, is key to our operations team. He has been with iRide for over 4 years and understands the business like few others. He plans routes, conducts motorcycle handover demos, and leads guided tours.

Known for his jovial yet calm demeanor, Joseph is super reliable and always willing to sacrifice his time for the team, ensuring everyone feels at ease during off-road adventures.

Brian

Fleet Manager

Brian, our motorcycle fleet manager extraordinaire, ensures our fleet operates at peak performance. His expertise in scheduling maintenance and optimizing routes is invaluable, guaranteeing smooth rides and efficient operations.

Naman

Mechanic

Naman, our head mechanic, is equally comfortable on the bike as he is under it. His intricate knowledge of the bikes and quality of service ensure you’ll have no trouble other than wishing you had more time to see it all.

Vincent

Finance Director

Vincent is a Certified Public Accountant. He has more than 10 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Audit and Tax Advisory. Vince is well connected and a wizard in all matters of Financial Strategy and Tax Compliance.

Benedicto

Delivery Specialist

Benedicto is 53 and Bukoba, Tanzania. He has been living in Kangemi, Nairobi, for 24 years. He is a widower with two kids and a veritable delivery expert. He knows every back alley in Nairobi and handles errands for iRideNairobi.