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Originally published by The Standard BusinessOctober 15, 2025
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Kenya's EV sector gains traction amid soaring demand
Kenya‘s electric vehicle (EV) revolution is picking up speed, driven by homegrown innovation, government incentives, and growing demand for cleaner, cost-efficient transport...
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Kenya's electric vehicle (EV) sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by innovation, government incentives, and increasing demand for cost-effective, cleaner transportation. This surge is highlighted by a landmark 1,600 km cross-border ride undertaken by Roam Air, Kenya’s flagship electric motorcycle.
- Kenya has registered over 9,000 EVs by May 2025, nearly doubling the 4,000 from 2023.
- Habib Lukaya, Country Manager at Roam, noted the shift from a pilot stage to commercial scale, with two- and three-wheeler vehicles dominating 90% of EV registrations.
- The e-mobility tariff saw a 300% rise in electricity use, alongside the establishment of approximately 300 charging points nationwide.
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