Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen unveiled a series of incentives on Wednesday, March 27, aimed at accelerating the uptake of Electric Vehicles (EVs) nationwide.

The proposed Draft National e-Mobility Policy includes plans to waive vehicle registration fees for new EV drivers and provide subsidies for public transport operators acquiring high-capacity EVs for passenger transportation.

The policy addresses the lack of sufficient incentives for e-mobility stakeholders, emphasizing the need to support manufacturers, infrastructure developers, and consumers. Notably, the Ministry seeks to reduce reliance on the Road Maintenance Levy (RML) collected on petrol and diesel for road funding, proposing alternative financing structures.

CS Murkomen stressed the importance of overcoming funding challenges hindering road maintenance and rehabilitation programs. The policy advocates for a phased implementation of alternative financing mechanisms and the formation of a committee to assess the impact of e-Mobility on RML-funded projects.

Corporate law expert Daniel Ngumy and activist Jerotich Seii will lead the committee, overseeing electric mobility initiatives at the county level.

The committee, comprising diverse experts, will establish timelines for transitioning to zero-emission vehicles, aligning with the government’s emission reduction target of 32% by 2030.