Govt Introduces Special Number Plates For Electric Vehicles

The government has introduces green-coloured number plates for electric vehicles and boda bodas.

According to Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen this is to encourage more motorists to switch to e-mobility.

He stated that charging infrastructure is also being set up at the Ministry headquarters.

“To promote faster adoption of EVs, we have begun the process of assigning green-coloured number plates to all electric vehicles, including two-wheelers,” Murkomen stated.

“Special plates will help raise awareness about EVs among the general public and encourage more people to consider switching to e-mobility. We are also setting up charging infrastructure at our Ministry headquarters.”

He stressed the need to create an enabling environment for the adoption of electric vehicles. This includes creating a comprehensive policy framework.

Furthermore, Murkomen stated that a proposal for a phased fleet replacement program for all government vehicles will be taken to Cabinet.

“We are taking to the Cabinet a proposal for a phased fleet replacement programme for all GoK vehicles from internal combustion engines to EVs. This will, in the long run, save taxpayers billions of shillings on fuelling and other maintenance costs, not to mention the immense environmental benefits that come from the shift.”