Electric cars gradually drive into Kenyan roads

Bernard Wasike, electrical engineer, Chargenet Kenya, at an EV charging station at ABC Place, Waiyaki Way, Westlands on September 14, 2021. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG

A few years ago, Kenyans and most of us knew little about electric vehicles (EVs) that were synonymous with developed nations such as the US, United Kingdom, China, and Germany.

The main reason for Kenya’s, and indeed Africa’s, slow adoption of electric vehicles is that the transition requires heavy investments in technology and infrastructure that many developing countries cannot afford.

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