Kipchumba Murkomen, Transport Cabinet Secretary, appointed 15 people to the e-mobility task force on Friday, August 4, to develop regulations for the manufacture, sale, and use of electric vehicles.
The CS appointed Daniel Ngumi as chairperson, who will lead the task force, with human rights activist Jerotich Seii serving as vice chair.
David Mutisya, Anne Nyaga, Augustine Kenduiwo, Chris Mugo, Zacharia Lukorito, Judy Chepkirui, Javan Odenyo, EdwinsMukabanah, Hesborn Mose, and Githaiga Weru are also members of the 15-member committee.
Strathmore University Energy Research Centre (SERC)’s Ibrahim Kinyanjui, Meshack Ochieng, and Izael DaSilva rounded out the list.
Murkomen assigned the team the task of creating a National e-Mobility Policy, as well as an e-Mobility Strategy and Implementation Plan.
When the Ngumi lead team’s term in office expires in 20 days, they will be expected to report on e-Mobility Legislation and Regulations, e-Mobility Guidelines, and Regulatory Impact Assessment.
“In the performance of its tasks, the task force shall regulate its procedure and may co-opt any persons as it may consider necessary or expedient for the proper performance of its functions,” Murkomen said.
He also expects the appointees to examine the impact of e-Mobility on the long-term viability of the Road Maintenance Fuel Levy Fund, which is funded by pump prices.
The 15-member task force will also bring in experts as needed to carry out its mandate.
President William Ruto’s ambitious plan to increase the uptake of e-motorbikes and electric vehicles in the country within the next two years may soon become a reality with the formulation of the e-mobility framework.
“By the end of next year, we hope to have over 200,000 electric boda bodas.” We reached an agreement with some companies, which is why we have reduced five different taxes,” Ruto said when announcing the launch of electric bikes in July 2023.
Kenya has at least 2,000 registered electric vehicles, according to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
