According to Star on May 20th, although both the government and private sector are actively committed to advancing this agenda, Kenya has been slow to make progress in promoting electric transportation, mainly due to policy shortcomings. According to the overview of the national energy efficiency and conservation strategy, Kenya's goal is to have at least 5% of newly registered vehicles be electric by 2025. This goal is part of the country's broader strategy to transition to electric transportation, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy in the transportation sector. Last March, the Ministry of Roads and Transport released Kenya's first draft electric transportation policy, calling it a "critical moment in Kenya's new era of transportation". This policy aims to provide a framework to guide the development of electric transportation in various modes of transportation, including road, rail, air, and sea. Its potential benefits include reducing emissions, lowering operating costs, reducing dependence on imported fuels, and creating green employment opportunities. In order to reignite the adoption of electric vehicles, the Ministry of Finance has proposed a series of measures, mainly targeting the private sector (especially importers and assemblers), to support the country's transition to electric vehicles.
