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How Kenya can speed up e-mobility

Electric Vehicle on display during the unveiling of Kenya's first-ever zero-emissions electric vehicle designed to compete in the Rhino Charge. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

You have probably heard of the classic paradox: the chicken and the egg. Which came first? It's a timeless question but one that perfectly illustrates the challenge facing Kenya's electric mobility transition.

People are hesitant to buy electric vehicles (EVs) without readily accessible charging infrastructure, yet investment often lags behind until there is sufficient demand for Electric Vehicles. According to the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK), some 9,047 EVs are registered in Kenya, up from 2,694 in 2023 and 5,294 in 2024.

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