“Sherman’s journey reflects a broader shift taking place on Monrovia’s streets. A small but growing group of women is entering Liberia’s male-dominated transport sector through a fleet of electric kehkehs. The vehicles are helping Liberia address two persistent challenges: limited economic opportunities for women and worsening air pollution from thousands of gasoline-powered vehicles. For the women behind the wheels, the job offers a source of income and independence. For environmental advocates, it offers a glimpse of a cleaner transportation future.”

Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: Liberia: Female Electric Kehkeh Drivers Are Breaking Barriers and Fighting Air Pollution – FrontPage Africa Online

This story was produced in collaboration with New Narratives as part of the Investigating Liberia Project. Funding was provided by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. The funders had no say in the story’s content.