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Kenya unveils tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations to speed up shift to electrics
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A man rides an electric motorcycle in Nairobi, Kenya, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. - photo by AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — 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. “Electric mobility is crucial to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, decreasing reliance on imported fossil fuels, and fostering economic growth through local manufacturing and job creation,” Chirchir said.