Young Ghanaian Entrepreneur Launches Aldin Cycles: Ghana’s First Bike-Share Company

At just 26 years old, Ghanaian entrepreneur Husamal Din Kofi Nkrumah Ahmed is making waves in the transportation sector with the launch of Aldin Cycles, Ghana’s first-ever bike-share company.

Husamal Din Kofi Nkrumah Ahmed

Aldin Cycles provides a simple and tech-enabled system where students can access bicycles on demand to navigate the sprawling university campus. With this initiative, Husamal and his team aim to ease daily movement for students while encouraging a shift toward greener transportation habits. The pilot has already begun to generate excitement among students and faculty, pointing to a growing appetite for smarter, more sustainable transport solutions.

Currently piloting on the University of Ghana campus, Aldin Cycles offers students an affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly transportation alternative. The service enables students to easily rent bicycles for short trips around campus, reducing reliance on cars and promoting healthy, sustainable living.

In a country where traffic congestion and rising fuel costs continue to challenge mobility, Aldin Cycles offers a timely and scalable response. The vision behind the company goes beyond convenience; it’s about redefining how Ghanaians move, especially in densely populated environments like university campuses and urban centers. By reducing the reliance on cars and cutting down carbon emissions, the project aligns with broader goals for climate action and sustainable urban planning.

Aldin Cycles is not just a transportation solution; it’s a statement about what’s possible when young Ghanaians take bold steps to solve real-world problems. As the pilot progresses, all eyes will be on its success and the potential it holds to inspire similar projects across the continent.