Rolling Into Addis: A Convoy of Hope and Electric Momentum – Adama to Addis Ababa
Nanyuki to Meru - Delays, Detours, and Determination
Delays, Detours, and Determination
Day 2 of the Road to Addis trip started in Nanyuki. From the Farmhouse Hotel we regrouped at the AutoExpress where we needed to get a spare tyre in case of emergency. We needed to find one.
This was complicated by the fact that Chinese vehicles have a compatibility issue when it comes to rims, this became very difficult to source. After spending nearly three hours at the local auto shop comparing rims and tyres, the team decided to leave without the rim, just the tyre.
On top of that, protests had erupted in Isiolo, where locals blocked roads due to herding-related tensions. Traffic was gridlocked, forcing the team to adjust plans. Rather than proceed through Isiolo as initially intended, the group decided to bypass it and head instead to Meru, where they would begin Day 3’s leg.
Towards Meru, the road unfolded into a scenic drive. Near Timao, the team launched the drone to capture aerial footage: sweeping landscapes, rugged terrain, and hints of what lies ahead. By evening, they arrived in Meru ready to rest, recharge, and prepare for the long stretch ahead. To regroup at 6:30am for day 3.
Through unexpected obstacles and shifting paths, Day 2 was a reminder: a road trip it’s about flexibility, local knowledge, and perseverance. Most of the challenges so far have not been electric-vehicle-related, but the usual nuances of traveling by road long distances.
