The Kenya Kwanza government promised financial and tax incentives for PSVs and commercial transporters to convert to electric vehicles.

• Progress includes reduced import duties and taxes on EVs and components, especially electric buses and motorcycles, alongside efforts by Kenya Power and private companies to expand the charging infrastructure nationwide.
• BasiGo start-up has grown to produce a monthly average of six  electric buses and aims to deliver 1,000 units in East Africa by the end of 2026. This fast-growing example of shifting towards electrical public service vehicles is a result of  VAT exemptions on manufacturing EVs.
• However, key obstacles persist, including the high upfront cost of EVs for commercial operators, limitations in charging infrastructure outside major cities, regulatory gaps, and a shortage of mechanics and technicians skilled in EV maintenance. Public awareness and trust in the technology also remain low among some consumers. While these hurdles slow the transition, government commitment, private sector investment, and pilot programs offer a path toward more widespread adoption.

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to provide financial and tax incentives for public service vehicles and commercial transporters to convert to electric vehicles.

• January 2023 – The National Treasury developed a Green Fiscal Incentives Policy Framework that would result in fully electric-powered motor vehicles facing only a 10% duty charge.
• February 2023 – The National Treasury has reduced excise duty on electric motor vehicles to 10 per cent to promote the uptake of the cars. According to the Financial Year 2022/2023 Supplementary Estimates No. 1, the reduction only applies to motor vehicles that are 100 per cent electric.
• In 2025, the registration fees for electric vehicles have been lowered, toll discounts are available for electric vehicles and low-interest loans for EV purchases are now available.

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to develop Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) storage facility in Mombasa, with a view to phasing out heavy fuel oil (HFO) from the power generation portfolio. This will also contribute to meeting Kenya’s emission reduction commitments.

• While plans had been proposed to develop the LNG storage facility in Mombasa, no information is publicly available on starting the project. 

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to mobilize the resources needed to revamp the road transmission and distribution network.

• 4th September 2023 – The government is firming up plans to dual the  Eldoret- Nairobi highway before extending the same to the border town of Malaba. This move, Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says, will help ease the movement of goods and services.
• 14th April 2023 – Kenya has signed a Sh37.2 billion ($286.1 million) loan deal with China to finance the conversion of Kiambu Road into a dual carriageway to ease traffic congestion. According to Roads PS Joseph Mbugua, the Kenyan government – through the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura), has entered into a deal with Chinese firm Sinohydro Corporation Limited for execution of the Kiambu Road dualling project.
• 20th April 2023 – KeNHA announced that the dualling of the Bomas-Rongai-Kiserian road will resume after six years. Speaking during a stakeholder’s public engagement forum in Rongai, KeNHA Nairobi Region Coordinator, Grace Mathaai, stated that the 27-kilometre stretch would be expanded to ease traffic.

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to complete all roads under construction.

• On 30th April 2023, President William Ruto launched four multi-billion shilling road projects that will cover Kajiado, Bomet, Kakamega, Nandi and Uasin Gishu Counties cumulatively costing more than Sh 10.7 billion.
• In July 2023, the government began the construction of the 478-kilometer Lake Victoria ring road which connects counties sharing the lake. Sub-South legislator Caroli Omondi said the road will transform the economy of the region as it will open up tourism and regional trade.
• The Kenya Rural Roads Authority has also called for contractors for a total of 627 proposed projects. A list of completed and uncompleted road projects is available for tracking.

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to deploy climate smart agriculture technologies (micro-irrigation, precision irrigation, hydro and aquaponic technologies).

• In March 2023, Kenya partnered with the United Green Group (UG), a UK-based investment organization, to conduct an agri-fin-tech initiative in the Nyanza region following the signing of aUSD250 million(Sh31 billion) flagship agriculture investment programme. The program’s goal is to increase the sector’s productivity and help Kenya achieve food sovereignty and security in the future.
• Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade and Investment Moses Kuria said that the investment will support the Kenyan Government’s strong commitment to agricultural transformation, increased productivity and output, and inclusive growth of local agriculture and associated industries.

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to use modern technologies on desalination to develop Turkana aquifers using PPP model (potential to irrigate a million acres of land).

• There is no public record showing implementation of the promise yet.

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to, where large water reservoirs are viable, adopt PPP model (using the IPP model).

• The Kenya Kwanza government offered private investors a chance to invest in 100 dams and through the CS for Water, unveiled a set of land incentives as it seeks Sh1.7 trillion to address the country’s water scarcity challenges.
• There are also upcoming water dam projects that have already received the first approval, and are awaiting execution.

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to shift focus from large dams to household/community water projects, with emphasis on harvesting and recycling.

• The Ministry of Water and Sanitation kicked off a programme dubbed Maji Nyumbani to roll out 10,000 water projects that will complement mega infrastructure projects in several parts of the country.
• The Kenya Pipeline Company has led various community-based water projects in Nakuru and Makadara so far, in support of the promise.