By Benadeta Mwaura - Reporter
Kenya, June 04, 2026 - Kenya Power has launched a nationwide exercise to regularize electric vehicle (EV) charging customers as revenues from the country's rapidly expanding e-mobility sector continue to surge, highlighting the growing role of electric transport in Kenya's energy transition.
The utility company says the initiative aims to ensure that EV charging operators and large consumers are correctly classified under the special e-mobility electricity tariff introduced in 2023, enabling the company to better track consumption patterns and support the sector's growth.
The move comes as Kenya Power records unprecedented growth in electricity sales linked to electric mobility, driven by rising adoption of electric motorcycles, buses, passenger vehicles and charging infrastructure across the country.
Recent data from Kenya Power shows the utility has earned approximately KSh382 million from electricity sales to the e-mobility sector over the past 34 months, reflecting the rapid growth of electric transport in Kenya. Electricity sales to the sector have increased more than 113-fold since mid-2023.
Kenya Power Managing Director Joseph Siror said the figures demonstrate that electric mobility is no longer a niche market.
“Our E-mobility Sales Growth Analysis Report shows that electricity sales to the e-mobility sector have grown 113-fold in just under three years, from 13,500 kWh in July 2023 to over 1.5 million kWh in April 2026. This is clear evidence that EV adoption is no longer a pilot but a mainstream reality.”
Monthly revenue from EV charging rose from less than KSh1 million in July 2023 to a peak of KSh35 million in February 2026, according to company data.
The regularization exercise is intended to identify businesses and consumers currently charging electric vehicles under ordinary commercial or industrial tariffs and migrate eligible customers to the dedicated e-mobility tariff.
Under the special tariff, EV charging operators pay KSh16 per unit during peak periods and KSh8 per unit during off-peak hours, rates designed to encourage charging during periods of lower electricity demand.
Industry players have long argued that the dedicated tariff is critical in reducing operating costs and accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels.
Kenya Power believes proper registration will also improve planning for future charging infrastructure investments and help the utility forecast demand more accurately as EV adoption accelerates.
While Nairobi remains the dominant hub for electric mobility, accounting for about 71% of EV-related electricity revenues, uptake is increasingly spreading to other regions of the country.
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Siror noted that the growth is no longer confined to the capital.
“Our E-mobility sales growth analysis shows strong momentum, but it also tells us the opportunity is truly national.”
The utility has already installed EV charging stations in Nairobi and plans to expand charging infrastructure to major transport corridors and urban centers including Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri and Voi.
The growth of the sector has been supported by the recently launched National Electric Mobility Policy and tax incentives aimed at encouraging investment in clean transportation technologies.
Kenya is increasingly positioning itself as one of Africa's leading electric mobility markets, particularly in the two-wheeler segment where electric motorcycles are gaining popularity among boda boda operators seeking lower fuel and maintenance costs.
According to industry estimates, the country has already registered tens of thousands of electric vehicles, with the majority consisting of motorcycles used for commercial transport and delivery services.
For Kenya Power, the rise of electric mobility is emerging as an important new source of revenue at a time when the utility is seeking to grow electricity consumption and improve financial performance.
The company crossed a major milestone in late 2025 when electricity sales to the e-mobility sector exceeded one million kilowatt-hours in a single month for the first time, a threshold that has since been consistently maintained.
As more Kenyans switch from petrol and diesel-powered vehicles to electric alternatives, the utility expects demand for EV charging services to continue rising, further strengthening the business case for investments in charging infrastructure and specialized electricity products.
The regularization exercise is therefore not just an administrative process, but part of a broader effort to prepare Kenya's power sector for a future in which electric mobility plays an increasingly central role in transportation and energy consumption.