"You will experience lower vibrations, less sound," Khaole said.
In Kenya, which generates more than 90% of its power from renewable sources and has been positioning itself as a hub to lead Africa's shift to green transport, Uber previously carried out small pilots for electric bikes with external partners.
The growth of the electric vehicles market in Africa has been slowed by a lack of adequate electric charging infrastructure and associated equipment.
Sensing an opportunity, local firms have been setting up battery-swapping stations in major cities like Nairobi to save drivers time.
Kenya's President William Ruto said last month that he wanted to see the number of electric motorbikes on the road increase from the current 2,000 to more than 200,000 by the end of 2024.
Motorbike transport is a big employer in Kenya, absorbing millions of people who are unable to secure formal jobs.