The Treasury has floated multimillion-shilling tenders to lease at least 600 electric and hybrid vehicles for government use. Beneficiaries include the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service and others. The move marks a major step in Kenya's shift to clean transport.
The Treasury has issued an open national tender to lease a minimum of 600 electric and hybrid vehicles under the Government Motor Vehicle Leasing Programme. The fleet will serve the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service, National Government Administrative Services and other ministries, departments and agencies.
Tender documents specify electric 4x2 and 4x4 passenger utility vehicles, double-cab electric pickups and hybrid units for on- and off-road use. A separate tender covers about 70 DC fast chargers to support the rollout. Bids must be submitted via the eGP system and include a Ksh5,000,000 bid security from a Central Bank-regulated bank, valid 30 days beyond the tender period.
Launched in 2013, the programme uses leasing to cut upfront costs and shift maintenance risks to private providers. It aligns with the government's e-mobility drive, including green number plates unveiled by Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir in February as a commitment to cutting carbon emissions.
Kenya Power reported electric vehicle electricity use rose to 8,433,437 kWh in 2025 from 2,922,692 kWh in 2024, generating Ksh125.9 million in revenue, up from Ksh64.8 million.
