E-mobility powering earns Kenya Power Sh190.8m in revenue

A total of 8.4 million units (kWh) of electricity were used in powering electric vehicles in 2025, an indication that more Kenyans are increasingly embracing electric mobility (e-mobility)...

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Kenya Power has reported a significant revenue increase from e-mobility, earning Sh190.8 million in 2025, a 188% surge in electricity consumption for electric vehicles (EVs) compared to the previous year.

Electricity consumption for EVs rose to 8.4 million units (kWh) in 2025, up from 2.9 million units in 2024.
Kenya Power Managing Director and CEO Joseph Siror highlighted e-mobility as a key focus under the company's green agenda, with over 90% of energy sourced from renewables.
The government launched the National Electric Mobility Policy on February 3, 2026, providing incentives such as zero-rating VAT and reducing excise duty to 0% on electric vehicles and batteries under the Finance Bill 2025.
Kenya Power has onboarded 205 customers to its e-mobility electricity tariff, charging Sh16 per unit during peak hours and Sh8 during off-peak and has installed five EV chargers across its offices, with plans for more.

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