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Kenya Power sets eyes on electric fleet but fuel hangover lingers

An Electric Vehicle charging at an Electric Vehicle charging station in Nairobi. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Kenya Power has started transitioning its fleet from petrol and diesel powered vehicles to electric.

The firm is looking for suppliers of electric vehicles and motorcycles with the intention of buying 25 e-motorcycles, three electric double cabin pickups and four light utility vehicles.

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