By
Dennis Musau
Technology Correspondent
Nation Media Group
Electrified heavy lorries have been the missing link in Kenya's fast-growing e-mobility sector, overshadowed by a rapid rise of motorcycles, passenger cars and, more recently, buses.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and Kenya Power are working on setting up roadside charging stations nationwide, including facilities capable of serving trucks.
By
Dennis Musau
Technology Correspondent
Nation Media Group
Electrified heavy lorries have been the missing link in Kenya's fast-growing e-mobility sector, overshadowed by a rapid rise of motorcycles, passenger cars and, more recently, buses.

Kenya has the resources and policy framework to become a leader in electric mobility, but it must move faster to realise the…

Kenya Power has introduced a dedicated e-mobility tariff aimed at providing affordable charging rates for EV owners.

Of the roughly 25,000 electric vehicles on Kenyan roads, more than 24,000 are motorcycles, accounting for about 96 percent of the…

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