Listed public utility firm Kenya Power plans to install 45 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across six counties within the next year, as the country accelerates efforts to transition to cleaner transport solutions.
- •The rollout will target Nairobi, Nyeri, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Mombasa, and Taita Taveta counties, with six of the chargers set to be installed within the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
- •Motorcycles now dominate the electric mobility landscape, comprising 90% of registered EVs in Kenya.
- •The initiative is part of Kenya Power’s broader strategy to support the growth of electric mobility by strengthening the supporting infrastructure and ensuring adequate power supply.
“Part of our plan is to create an enabling environment for players within the e-mobility ecosystem through provision of adequate power supply and the requisite infrastructure such as charging stations that will enable motorists to travel with ease,” said Kenya Power’s Managing Director & CEO, Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror.
The power has already installed 13 charging stations within Nairobi and is now expanding its reach as demand for EVs rises. There are now around 9,047 registered EV units in the country, up from 2,694 in 2023 and 5,294 in 2024.
The government has committed to a 32% reduction in emissions by 2030, with the transport sector being a key target due to its significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
Certain regulatory steps, including the introduction of a dedicated e-mobility electricity tariff, have played a role in spurring EV adoption in Kenya. In addition to tax exemptions, infrastructure subsidies are under discussion as Kenya positions itself as a regional leader in sustainable mobility.
