NAIROBI, Kenya – In a move aimed at accelerating Kenya’s shift to green transportation, Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Wednesday flagged off 100 fully electric vehicles from MOJAEV, an auto dealer introducing the Skyworth and NETA brands to the Kenyan market.
The event took place at MOJAEV’s Nairobi offices and marks the beginning of an extensive electric vehicle (EV) rollout targeting Kenya’s urban areas, where air quality and emissions are a growing concern.
The entry of MOJAEV, a major player in the auto industry, into Kenya’s burgeoning e-mobility sector is a critical step in the country’s efforts to combat pollution.
The transport sector currently contributes 10% of Kenya’s national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—a figure expected to climb to 17% by 2030 if conventional vehicles continue to dominate Kenyan roads.
As Kenya pursues ambitious emission reduction targets, MOJAEV’s electric vehicle lineup represents a key advancement. Speaking at the event, Duale underscored that the adoption of e-mobility solutions aligns with Kenya’s Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) and the recently updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), all outlined in the third National Climate Change Action Plan (NCAP III) launched by President William Ruto at the Africa Climate Summit in 2023.
“The growing uptake of electric vehicles is not just about improving air quality in our cities; it’s a significant stride toward achieving our national climate goals,” Duale said.
The launch event was also attended by Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Gladys Boss Shollei and Industry Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana, who both commended MOJAEV for advancing the nation’s clean energy transition.
The government hopes the introduction of these vehicles will signal to other automakers and stakeholders the importance of embracing clean energy technologies to support a greener economy.
The event took place at MOJAEV’s Nairobi offices and marks the beginning of an extensive electric vehicle (EV) rollout targeting Kenya’s urban areas, where air quality and emissions are a growing concern.
The entry of MOJAEV, a major player in the auto industry, into Kenya’s burgeoning e-mobility sector is a critical step in the country’s efforts to combat pollution.
The transport sector currently contributes 10% of Kenya’s national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—a figure expected to climb to 17% by 2030 if conventional vehicles continue to dominate Kenyan roads.
As Kenya pursues ambitious emission reduction targets, MOJAEV’s electric vehicle lineup represents a key advancement. Speaking at the event, Duale underscored that the adoption of e-mobility solutions aligns with Kenya’s Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) and the recently updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), all outlined in the third National Climate Change Action Plan (NCAP III) launched by President William Ruto at the Africa Climate Summit in 2023.
“The growing uptake of electric vehicles is not just about improving air quality in our cities; it’s a significant stride toward achieving our national climate goals,” Duale said.
The launch event was also attended by Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Gladys Boss Shollei and Industry Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana, who both commended MOJAEV for advancing the nation’s clean energy transition.
The government hopes the introduction of these vehicles will signal to other automakers and stakeholders the importance of embracing clean energy technologies to support a greener economy.
