By Benadeta Mwaura - Reporter
Kenya, May 21, 2026 - Kenya Power and Lighting Company has recorded KSH382 million in revenue from its e-mobility segment, reflecting the accelerating uptake of electric mobility services in Kenya as the country gradually shifts toward cleaner and more energy-efficient transport systems.
The earnings point to a growing commercial niche within the utility’s broader diversification strategy, as it moves beyond traditional electricity distribution into new demand centres such as electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
The performance comes at a time when Kenya’s transport sector is under pressure from persistently high fuel costs, prompting both public and private sector actors to explore alternatives such as electric motorcycles, buses, and commercial fleets.
Kenya’s e-mobility push has been supported by expanding charging infrastructure in urban centres, pilot projects across logistics and public transport operators, and increased consumer awareness of the long-term cost advantages of electric vehicles compared to petrol and diesel-powered options.
Globally, the shift toward electric mobility has been driven by climate commitments and energy transition goals, and Kenya is positioning itself within this broader trend through policy discussions on clean energy transport systems.
Locally, the government has also signalled support through fiscal and regulatory measures aimed at encouraging EV adoption, including tax incentives on electric vehicles and efforts to integrate renewable energy into transport solutions.
These developments have created an enabling environment for early market growth, even as the sector remains in its formative stage.
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Within this context, Kenya Power and Lighting Company has been actively investing in charging infrastructure and pilot e-mobility projects, seeking to capture value from the emerging ecosystem.
The Sh382 million revenue milestone therefore reflects not only increased usage but also the early monetisation of infrastructure investments that position the utility as a key player in Kenya’s future mobility landscape.
However, despite the growth trajectory, the sector still faces structural challenges, including limited charging infrastructure outside major cities, high upfront costs of electric vehicles, and regulatory gaps around standardisation and grid integration.
Stakeholders note that sustained growth will depend on coordinated investment across the public and private sectors, as well as policies that support affordability and infrastructure expansion.
Even so, the rising adoption of electric mobility signals a gradual but significant shift in Kenya’s transport and energy economy, one that could reshape fuel demand patterns, urban mobility systems, and electricity consumption trends over the coming decade.