NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya Power has announced plans to install 45 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations across six counties over the next six years as part of its strategy to support the country’s growing electric mobility sector.
The chargers will be rolled out in Nairobi, Nyeri, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Mombasa, and Taita Taveta, with six of the stations strategically placed within Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
Once complete, Nairobi will have a total of nine EV charging stations, making it a central hub for the country’s transition to clean transportation.
Speaking at the opening of the 3rd Annual E-Mobility Conference and Expo, Kenya Power Managing Director Dr. (Eng) Joseph Siror emphasized that the new charging stations—equipped with fast-charging technology—will serve both the company’s growing electric fleet and Kenya’s increasing number of private EV users.
“These EV chargers are designed to accelerate the shift to electric mobility by improving access to reliable, fast-charging infrastructure. We are also investing in local manufacturing to lower costs and support innovation in this sector,” said Dr. Siror.
In a bid to further reduce costs and dependency on imports, Kenya Power is collaborating with the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) to explore the establishment of local EV battery assembly plants.
“Local battery production will not only make EVs more affordable, but also create jobs and position Kenya as a regional leader in e-mobility,” Siror added.
According to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), Kenya’s electric vehicle fleet grew by 41% in 2024, reaching 5,294 EVs, up from 3,753 in 2023.
Electricity consumption in the e-mobility sector surged by nearly 481%, reaching 1.80 gigawatt-hours in 2024.
EPRA attributes this sharp growth to government incentives, including a special e-mobility electricity tariff, a reduction in excise duty on EVs from 20% to 10%, VAT exemptions on fully electric cars, and expanded charging infrastructure.
