Kenya Power has announced plans to install 45 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across seven counties as part of its commitment to supporting the country’s transition to clean and sustainable transport. The chargers will be set up in Nairobi, Nyeri, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Mombasa, and Taita Taveta.
Among the planned installations, six chargers will be strategically placed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to support EV mobility for both travelers and airport service providers. Currently, three chargers have already been installed in Nairobi.
Speaking at the 3rd Annual E-Mobility Conference and Expo, Kenya Power Managing Director & CEO, Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror, highlighted the initiative’s role in reducing carbon emissions and facilitating EV adoption.
“Kenya Power is committed to enabling the country’s transition to electric mobility to catalyse the reduction of carbon emissions. Our goal is to create an enabling environment for the e-mobility ecosystem through sufficient power supply and infrastructure such as charging stations that support seamless travel for motorists,” said Dr. Siror.
The transport sector accounts for roughly 23% of global carbon emissions. In response, the Government of Kenya has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 32% by 2030. To support this target, Kenya Power is working closely with private sector stakeholders to map out infrastructure and energy requirements in the e-mobility space.
Kenya has seen a significant increase in EV adoption, with 9,047 registered electric vehicles in the country as of 2025. This marks a sharp rise from 2,694 in 2023 and 5,294 in 2024. The growth has been driven by supportive initiatives such as the introduction of a dedicated e-mobility electricity tariff.
Kenya Power’s Board Chairperson, Joy Brenda Masinde, acknowledged the government’s role in fostering EV uptake. “We appreciate the immense support we’ve received from the Government of Kenya in promoting E-mobility. Our focus is to continue collaborating on policies that incentivize EV adoption, including tax exemptions and subsidies for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure,” she said.