China’s MojaEV to build electric vehicle plant in Athi River
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 10 - Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer MojaEV has unveiled plans to set up a local EV assembly and manufacturing plant in Athi Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer MojaEV plans to establish an EV assembly and manufacturing plant in Athi River, Kenya. This initiative is set to significantly boost Kenya’s e-mobility sector and commence construction in early 2026.
- The plant is projected to create up to 3,500 direct jobs and will focus on producing electric taxis, motorcycles, and light commercial vehicles.
- MojaEV’s Assistant to the CEO, Erick Lumallas, stated that the goal is to make locally assembled EVs accessible and affordable for Kenyan drivers.
- The facility will also serve as a regional distribution hub for several African countries including Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and Ghana.
- Kenya’s EV registrations increased from 3,753 in 2023 to 6,442 by mid-2025, with electricity consumption for e-mobility surging by nearly 300 percent.
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