Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’Oei has told investors that Kenya is open for business.
The PS spoke during the launch of Tad Motors SEZ Ltd’s first electric vehicles at The Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi.
He said the government is creating an enabling environment for companies like Tad Motors to expand across Africa, emphasising support for sustainable industrialisation and clean technology.
The event drew government officials, diplomats, investors, and innovation partners.
Regional collaboration featured prominently, with Ambassador Ida of South Sudan highlighting the importance of cross-border partnerships for technological growth.
Environmental concerns were also addressed.
Alexander Koerner, Programme Officer for Sustainable Mobility at UNEP, said transitioning to electric vehicles is “essential for tackling climate change,” noting the sector’s alignment with global sustainability objectives.
Tad Motors unveiled five models during the launch: Dhahabu, a premium urban cruiser; Taji, a mid-size family vehicle; Amani, a compact city car; Fahari, a luxury executive model; and Makena, a rugged utility vehicle, all designed for Africa’s diverse transportation needs.
The company plans to expand across the continent through local assembly, partnerships, and green technology investments, marking Kenya’s growing role in Africa’s electric vehicle market.
In October, Kenya unveiled a program to accelerate the country’s shift to electric transport Safiri Electric Program, through the Kenya Two and Three-Wheeler Electric Mobility.
The initiative aims to reduce pollution, cut fuel imports, and promote green jobs by transitioning two and three-wheelers from internal combustion engines to electric power.
World Resources Institute (WRI) Africa Deputy Director Rebekah Shirley said the program will help ease access to finance for both suppliers and users.
“We are working with partners, including the Africa Guarantee Fund and others, to look at guarantee mechanisms and credit enhancement mechanisms that make it easier for both sides of that equation to access the finance that they need,” she said.
She added that the project aims to raise Kenya’s e-mobility penetration from about a 5 per cent penetration right now to 15 per cent penetration in about three years’ time.
According to her, the broader Kenya Two and Three-Wheeler Electric Mobility Project is supported through the Mitigation Action Facility, a multi-donor funding platform.
