NAIROBI, Kenya—Feb 3, 2026—Kenya has launched its National Electric Mobility Policy, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition towards a cleaner, more resilient and sustainable transport system, while introducing green number plates to distinguish electric vehicles from conventional fuel-powered units.
The adoption of green number plates is aimed at clearly identifying electric vehicles on Kenyan roads and supporting the implementation of targeted incentives and regulatory measures as the country scales up electric mobility.
The policy positions electric mobility as a key pillar in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, cutting reliance on imported fossil fuels and stimulating economic growth through local manufacturing and job creation.
These priorities are aligned with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), Medium Term Plan IV, Kenya Vision 2030 and the Kenya Kwanza Manifesto.
Kenya has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 32 per cent by 2030 in line with the Paris Agreement, with electric mobility identified as a critical strategy to achieve this target.
Market confidence in the sector has already grown significantly, with registered electric vehicles increasing from 796 in 2022 to 24,754 in 2025.
To accelerate adoption, the government has introduced targeted fiscal incentives, including zero-rating Value Added Tax on electric buses, bicycles, motorcycles and lithium-ion batteries, alongside reduced Excise Duty on selected electric vehicles.
The National Electric Mobility Policy provides a clear framework for the adoption, regulation and expansion of electric mobility.
It seeks to strengthen the legal and institutional environment, promote local manufacturing, prioritise charging infrastructure and grid readiness, build local technical capacity, and advance both fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to support the sector.
Recognising the critical role of two- and three-wheelers in last-mile mobility, the policy aims to lower operating costs for riders and small businesses while preparing the country for sustainable road financing as electric vehicle uptake continues to grow
