- Electric mobility aligns with Kenya's National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2023-2027 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 32 per cent by 2030.
- This target can be achieved if Kenya transitions to zero emission vehicles (electric vehicles, motor cycles, and vessels) by the set timelines.
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The Ministry of Roads and Transport has invited Kenyans to give their views on the Draft National Electric Mobility Policy, 2024.
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen on August 4, 2023, through Gazette Notice established the Taskforce on the Development of National Electric Mobility Policy, Strategy, Legislations and Regulations.
The e-Mobility Taskforce has developed a Draft National e-Mobility Policy, 2024.
"Guided by Article 10 of the Constitution of Kenya which enshrines public participation as a national value, including in the development and formulation of national policies, the e-Mobility Taskforce through this Notice, hereby invites members of the public and stakeholders to various public participation forums," the CS said in a notice on April 13.
It said public views will be collected from April 15 to 19, 2024 in select areas across the country.
On April 15, residents at the Coast include Mombasa, Tana River, Lamu, Taiat Taveta, Kilifi and Kwale can give their views at the Ronald Ngala Hall.
Kisumu, Migori, Vihiga, Nyamira, Siaya, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Bungoma and Busia will also hold their public engagements at the Rotary Vocational Training Centre- Kisumu.
Rift Valley counties of Nandi, Trans-Nzoia, Baringo, Samburu, Turkana, West Pokot, Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet will have sessions at Eldoret Hall also on April 15.
Isiolo, Marsabit, Meru and Tharaka Nithi will hold theirs at Police Mess-Isiolo Town on the same day.
On April 16, 2024, public participation sessions will be held in Eastern Region covering the counties of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui at the Machakos Social Hall.
The following day on April 17, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Embu, Murang'a and Kirinya in the Central Region will follow with sessions at Nyeri County Hall.
On April 18, 2024, Nakuru, Laikipia, Narok, Kericho and Bomet counties in Rift Valley will follow suit with sittings at Shabaab Social Hall, Nakuru.
Nairobi, Kajiado and Kiambu residents have been invited to present their views on April 19 at the Green Park Hall.
Parts of North Eastern including Garissa, Wajir and Mandera will have Public participation sessions at Garissa Guest House on April 22.
Electric mobility aligns with Kenya's National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2023-2027, Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) 2022-2050, and the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 32 per cent by 2030.
This target can be achieved if Kenya transitions to zero emission vehicles (electric vehicles, motor cycles, and vessels) by the set timelines.