Kenya faces a chicken-and-egg paradox in its e-mobility transition, as EV adoption is hindered by limited charging infrastructure, while investment in such infrastructure lags due to insufficient demand. Despite this, EV registrations are rapidly increasing, prompting new initiatives to accelerate the rollout of charging stations nationwide.

• 9,047 EVs are currently registered in Kenya, a significant increase from 2,694 in 2023 and 5,294 in 2024.
• Kenya Power announced plans to roll out 45 new charging stations, signaling public utility involvement in accelerating the EV ecosystem.
• The National Treasury has awarded contracts for leasing 3,000 electric vehicles for its official vehicle leasing program, further driving infrastructure expansion.