Treasury Announces Multimillion Shilling Tender to Buy Electric Cars
The government has set its sights on procuring the vehicles under the leasing programme that was introduced in 2013 to shift associated costs to the private sector...
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The Kenyan Treasury has launched a significant initiative, seeking to lease at least 600 electric and hybrid vehicles for government use, marking a major step towards clean transport.
- A minimum of 600 electric and hybrid vehicles will be leased.
- Key organizations include the Kenyan Treasury, National Police Service, and Kenya Prisons Service.
- This move aligns with the government's broader push towards e-mobility, supported by the introduction of green number plates for electric vehicles and a 188% rise in EV electricity consumption.
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President Ruto Launches Ciumbu Modern Market as 600 Take Shape Nationwide - April 2026
President William Ruto launched the Ciumbu Modern Market in Murang'a County, highlighting the government's nationwide initiative to build 600 modern markets to support informal traders. The Treasury has also launched a significant initiative seeking to lease at least 600 electric and hybrid vehicles for government use, marking a major step towards clean transport. Meanwhile, the Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a nationwide heavy rainfall warning effective through May 1, forecasting potential flooding and disruptions. Additionally, detectives in Nakuru East Sub-County have arrested 24 suspects believed to be involved in criminal gang activities that have been terrorizing residents.
