Kenya is set to approve its first-ever green mobility policy to help drive the adoption of EVs in the country. The country has unveiled and introduced a draft of its National E-mobility Policy, aiming to promote the local production and assembly of electric vehicles (EVs).
Kenya to Approve Its First-Ever Green Mobility Policy
Kenya has unveiled a draft of its National E-mobility Policy, aimed at boosting the local production and assembly of electric vehicles (EVs). Once approved, the policy will establish sales targets for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and criteria for domestic car manufacturers and assemblers to qualify for government incentives.
It also seeks to develop a legal and regulatory framework to facilitate EV adoption and encourage the use of locally sourced raw materials in EV manufacturing.
The policy will support initiatives for local battery manufacturing, recycling, and repurposing, as well as the production of EV components such as charging systems. However, Kenya still faces challenges in establishing the necessary expertise and factories for manufacturing EVs from scratch within the country.
The Policy Aims To Develop an E-Mobility Curriculum
To address this, the policy aims to develop an e-mobility curriculum for tertiary institutions to bridge the skills gap. It also prioritizes research and development in electric vehicles, battery technology, and charging infrastructure, with manufacturers mandated to provide user training and manuals for their products.
What Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Roads And Transport Has To Say About The Development
Kipchumba Murkomen, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Roads and Transport, highlighted the benefits of transitioning to EVs, including job creation, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and savings on petroleum imports. The government has started issuing green number plates to promote EV adoption and raise public awareness.
The Draft Policy Will Leverage the Expertise of the Private Sector
The draft policy, launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Investment, will leverage the expertise of the private sector, international investors, and academic institutions to develop a sustainable EV infrastructure.
Kenya is already home to notable e-mobility players like BasiGo, a CFAO Group-backed electric bus company, and Roam, which is introducing electric buses for Nairobi’s bus rapid transit system.
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