Kenya can learn from China's rapid transition to electric mobility to address its own challenges of congestion, pollution, and high fuel costs. While Nairobi's commutes are dominated by fuel-powered vehicles, Beijing has successfully adopted electric buses, taxis, and scooters, showcasing a model for sustainable urban transport.

• China's shift was driven by an "infrastructure-first" approach, with over 8 million public charging units by 2024, accounting for over 70 percent of the global total.
• The conversion of Kenya's boda-boda sector, comprising over 1.5 million riders, to electric could drastically cut operating costs and emissions.
• China's success is attributed to strong government policies, including incentives for EV purchases and stricter emission standards, unlike Kenya's current limited financial support for e-mobility.
• Kenya's largely renewable energy grid (over 80 percent from geothermal, hydro, and wind) positions it ideally for an electric mobility ecosystem, provided grid stability is addressed.