Kenya Power Moves to Cut Use of Fuel-Powered Vehicles

Kenya Power is playing a central role in enabling the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.

By enabling EVs, Kenya Power will reduce the use of fuel-powered vehicles.

In a statement, Kenya Power said the move aligns with Kenya’s growing focus on clean energy and sustainable transport solutions. In addition, the utility continues to engage regional partners and stakeholders to strengthen policies and infrastructure that support EV adoption.

On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Company had the honour of hosting a six-member delegation from Ghana’s Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), in a high-level exchange focused on the future of energy and electric mobility in Africa.

During the visit, the delegation and Kenya Power benchmarked regulatory and tariff frameworks while sharing practical insights from Kenya’s existing EV landscape.

“Discussions covered EV grid integration, infrastructure planning, data-driven energy management, and the policy considerations necessary to scale adoption sustainably,” Kenya Power stated.

Kenya Power Regional Collaboration on Electric Mobility

Through this engagement, the company highlighted the growing importance of cross-border collaboration in shaping Africa’s clean energy future.

“By exchanging knowledge and aligning approaches, both Kenya and Ghana are taking meaningful steps toward building resilient, efficient, and low-carbon transport systems that will define the continent’s next phase of growth,” the Company added.

Strengthening Policy and Regulatory Frameworks

Furthermore, the engagement provided an opportunity to align regulatory and tariff approaches between Kenya and Ghana.

This alignment is expected to support sustainable EV adoption while ensuring efficient energy use and long-term sector stability.

The discussions also focused on data-driven energy management and infrastructure planning, which remain critical in scaling electric mobility across the continent.

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Expanding EV Infrastructure and Grid Readiness

Meanwhile, as Kenya accelerates its transition toward sustainable transport, Kenya Power is playing a central role in enabling the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.

The utility is advancing EV-friendly tariff structures, strengthening grid readiness to support increased electricity demand, and investing in distribution network planning.

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At the same time, Kenya Power is rolling out smart metering and billing solutions tailored to EV users.

The company is also supporting the development and management of EV fleets while collaborating with public and private sector partners to expand charging infrastructure across the country.

As a result, these initiatives are expected to enhance accessibility and affordability for EV users, further encouraging adoption.

The shift will lower carbon emissions, reduce fuel costs, and improve overall energy efficiency within the transport sector.

Ultimately, the collaboration with Ghana’s PURC signals a broader continental push toward sustainable mobility. As more African nations embrace electric transport, such partnerships will accelerate innovation and support a coordinated transition to cleaner energy systems.

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A file photo of Electric Vehicle Taxis charging. PHOTO/ International Energy Agency.