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KEBS to set rules on electric cars

An electric car recharges. Kenya is keen to ease importation of such environment-friendly vehicles. [Courtesy]

Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) is set to develop guidelines for electric and hybrid vehicles as more Kenyans show interest in environment-conscious cars.

The Transport ministry has tasked Kebs to develop standards that will make it easier for importation of the vehicles, which are in line with global calls to protect the environment.

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