Kenya’s journey toward a cleaner, more sustainable transport
system received a major boost on Thursday as MojaEV Kenya Limited, in
partnership with Caritas Microfinance Bank, officially handed over six electric
taxis to drivers under its flagship MojaEV Leasing Programme.
The handover ceremony, held at the MojaEV Centre for
Electric Mobility in Nairobi, was attended by senior officials from the
Ministry of Industrialisation, led by the Director of Industry, MGideon Oele,
as well as representatives from Caritas Bank and MojaEV’s leadership team.
The milestone marks a significant step forward in promoting
e-mobility in Kenya by providing drivers with access to affordable and
environmentally friendly electric vehicles.
The initiative is part of MojaEV’s long-term vision to make
clean transport accessible to everyday Kenyans while supporting the
government’s green growth agenda.
Through the MojaEV Leasing Programme, participating taxi
drivers are able to transition from daily vehicle rentals to structured
long-term leasing and eventual ownership.
The model aims to empower drivers by lowering the cost
barriers to electric vehicle acquisition while encouraging widespread adoption
of green mobility.
Speaking during the ceremony, MojaEV Sales Director Achieng
Anam said the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to inclusivity and
empowerment through sustainable innovation.
“We’ve always believed that the real power of innovation
lies in how it transforms lives. These six drivers are proof that green
transport can be inclusive, affordable, and empowering,” Anam said.
“Every key we hand over is a key to independence and a
better life for a driver, for their family, and for the planet.”
The partnership between MojaEV and Caritas Microfinance Bank
has been designed to support the financing needs of drivers seeking to join the
electric mobility sector.
Under the arrangement, Caritas provides tailored financing
options that make it easier for drivers to own and operate electric taxis
without heavy upfront costs.
Martin Kirimi, Head of Retail Banking at Caritas
Microfinance Bank, noted that the collaboration is part of the bank’s broader
commitment to sustainability and economic empowerment.
“At Caritas, we believe sustainability and empowerment must
go hand in hand. Our partnership with MojaEV is a clear reflection of this, giving
hardworking Kenyans a chance not just to drive, but to own the future,” he
said.
“Through affordable financing, we’re enabling more people to
join the e-mobility revolution and enjoy clean, reliable, and cost-effective
transport.”
Representing the government, Oele praised MojaEV for
demonstrating how private-sector partnerships can accelerate Kenya’s shift to
electric mobility.
“This is the kind of collaboration we need to make Kenya’s
e-mobility vision a reality,” he said.
“MojaEV is showing that private sector innovation can
complement government policy — and together, we can make green transport the
new normal.”
