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Electric vehicles can create supply chain opportunities for Kenyans

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President William Ruto using electrical vehicle on way to the ministerial conference of the Africa Climate Summit at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi on August 04, 2023. [PCS]

As the global community marches towards a cleaner and greener world, it's imperative to shine a spotlight on the evolution of e-mobility in Kenya. The journey towards e-mobility is more than a technological shift - it's a transformative process that demands careful consideration of its social and economic dimensions.

Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has taken remarkable steps in steering the nation towards a just transition. This transition aims to ensure that the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) minimises environmental impacts and safeguards the livelihoods of those currently employed in the conventional automotive sector.

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