Kenya has a rich e-mobility startup ecosystem and the government is on board to support the transition to clean transportation. The only question is: to import, or to industrialize?
We analyze the policy landscape and opportunities for Kenya, and conclude that Kenya should focus in the short term on importation while building a strong automotive industry in the long term. By providing healthy fiscal incentives for e-mobility, Kenya can accelerate deployment of EVs and deliver an additional $168 million in benefits to the Kenyan economy over the next three years.
