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  "path": "/2026/05/27/when-oil-shocks-hit-home-why-africas-buses-must-go-electric/",
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  "textContent": "By Wanjiru Kamotho-Mureithi The recent instability in the Gulf region has reminded African countries and the world of a familiar yet painful vulnerability; oil-dependent economies face recurring crises they cannot control. Kenya offers a clear illustration of this dynamic. Nearly all the country’s fuel is imported, with the nation spending ... [continued]\n\nThe post When Oil Shocks Hit Home: Why Africa’s Buses Must Go Electric appeared first on CleanTechnica.",
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