Kenya’s hidden engine: Overlooked fleets holding back green transition

Kenya has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 32 percent by 2030, with transport understood as a key contributor.

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Every day, thousands of motorbikes move food, paint, medicines, and parcels across Kenya’s towns. Forklifts shift pallets through warehouses.

Vans link factories to shops and ports to industrial parks. These vehicles rarely feature in policy speeches, yet they are central to how the economy actually works.

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