Kenya Tenders 600+ Government Electric Vehicles, Adds 70 Fast Chargers
Kenya‘s government has floated a tender for a minimum of 600 electric and hybrid vehicles to be deployed across multiple public agencies — the clearest sign yet that Nairobi is moving its e-mobility push beyond policy statements.
The procurement targets the National Police Service (NPS), Kenya Prisons Service (KPS), National Government Administrative Services, and other ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) under the Government Motor Vehicle Leasing Programme, a scheme that dates back to 2013.
What the Tender Covers
The fleet spans several vehicle categories: electric 4×2 and 4×4 passenger utility vehicles, double-cab electric pickups, and a smaller allocation of hybrid units suited for both on-road and off-road use.
Bidders — including manufacturers, dealers, assemblers, leasing firms, and other qualified parties — must submit tenders through Kenya’s newly launched eGP system. Each bid must carry a bank security of Ksh 5 million, valid for 30 days beyond the tender validity period.
The government is using a leasing model rather than outright purchase, which reduces upfront costs and shifts maintenance and lifecycle risk to private providers.
70 DC Fast Chargers Also on Tender
In a parallel move, the Treasury has issued a separate tender for roughly 70 DC fast chargers to be installed at government facilities. The dual procurement signals a deliberate effort to match vehicle rollout with working infrastructure — a gap that has slowed EV adoption in other markets.
Kenya’s EV Momentum in 2025
The tender arrives as Kenya’s EV market logs some of its strongest growth figures to date. Kenya Power recorded a 188% rise in electricity consumed by electric vehicles in 2025, with total EV charging reaching 8.43 million kWh — up from 2.92 million kWh in 2024. That surge generated Ksh 125.9 million in charging revenue, nearly double the Ksh 64.8 million earned the previous year.
On the policy side, Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir unveiled green number plates for all electric vehicles in February, framing the move as part of Kenya’s commitment to cutting carbon emissions across its transport sector.
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