Kenya MoU proposes US$3 billion electric-mobility investment
The government and Endelevu Enterprise Corporation signed an MoU outlining vehicle production and solar charging hubs; the investment remains proposed.
Event / data period: 2026-10-17
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The government and Endelevu Enterprise Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding for a proposed US$3 billion electric-mobility ecosystem, Invest Kenya said on 17 October. The plan envisages 50,000 four-wheel vehicles and 100,000 two-wheelers and other light-mobility vehicles.
The proposal also includes 1,000 solar-powered charging hubs. These are targets under an MoU; the release does not confirm financing, a firm timetable or that production has begun. Invest Kenya says about 93% of Kenya’s electricity generation comes from renewable sources.
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Proposed targets under the MoU
Planned counts; not completed production.
| Four-wheel vehicles | 50000 |
| Two-wheel and other light vehicles | 100000 |
| Solar-powered charging hubs | 1000 |
Methodology
Counts are transcribed from the release. The proposal and MoU are not represented as production or financing.
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- Solar powerSuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: solarwww.investkenya.go.ke ↗
- AutomotiveSuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: vehicle productionwww.investkenya.go.ke ↗
- Infrastructure projectsSuggested
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