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May 19, 2026
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Inside Plan for New Law Introducing Changes to All PSVs & Govt Vehicles

Inside Plan for New Law Introducing Changes to All PSVs & Govt Vehicles

If passed into law, the proposal could reshape Kenya’s transport sector, changing how PSVs operate through reduced fuel consumption and future infrastructure planning...

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Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has proposed a new law that would mandate solar-powered electric vehicles for all government and public service vehicles (PSVs) in Kenya.

  • The proposal aims to reduce fuel dependence, lower transport costs, and promote clean energy, citing Ethiopia as an example.
  • Key person involved: MP Peter Kaluma.
  • The move aligns with the Ministry of Transport's recent launch of a national electric mobility policy and the introduction of green number plates for EVs, aiming to cut the annual petroleum import bill of Ksh648.5 billion.

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