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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Allan Olingo

Kenya unveils tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations to speed up shift to electrics

Kenya E-Bikes - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Kenya plans to roll out new tax incentives to speed up adoption of electric vehicles, betting that lower costs for vehicle parts and charging stations will attract investors and accelerate a shift away from fossil fuels.

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said the measures are part of a newly launched National Electric Mobility Policy, which now aligns the transport sector with Kenya’s climate commitments.

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