According to multiple media reports dated December 16, Dongfeng Motor has partnered with Kenya's ePureMotion to aim for local assembly of electric vehicles (EVs) in the future. The partnership will initially see the introduction of two models of the compact electric hatchback "ePureMotion," the Classic and Lux, inten

On December 9, multiple sources reported that Isuzu East Africa (EA) has started local assembly of the seven-seater MU-X model in Kenya. The vehicle is available in two engine variants: 1.9L and 3L. Isuzu East Africa will produce 30 units for the pilot phase, ahead of the official launch next April. They have plans t

On November 27, Tad Motors presented Kenya's first locally assembled electric vehicles. It is building an electric vehicle assembly plant with an investment of USD 10 million on a 3.96 acre hub.
It launched DHAHABU, a Kenyan-engineered electric SUV; FAHARI, an electric hatchback; AMANI, a premium electric hatchback;

On November 26, Proparco completed an investment in BasiGo, a Nairobi-based start-up providing electric bus solutions for public transport operators in Kenya and Rwanda. The company locally assembles electric buses, develops and operates charging infrastructure, and partners with bus operators to offer a cost-effecti

On November 17, 2025, TVS Motor Company launched the TVS Apache RTR 180 motorcycle in Kenya for KES 269,990, expanding its performance motorcycle range in East Africa. In association with distributor Car & General, TVS introduced the Apache RTR 180, which features a 177.4cc engine delivering 15.22 PS and 14.1 Nm of t

On November 8, multiple sources reported that Global Motors Center Limited, the local distributor of the Chinese automotive brand Jetour, had launched four new models in Kenya. They have introduced the T2, Dashing, X70 Plus, and T1 vehicles in Kenya. During the event, Global Motors Center Limited announced that it is

On November 7, multiple sources reported that Chery has introduced its debut lineup of Tiggo 4 Pro, Tiggo 7 Pro, and Tiggo 8 Pro Max SUVs in Kenya in partnership with Caetano Kenya. Tiggo 8 Pro Max is a 7-seater SUV. Tiggo 7 Pro is a 5-seater SUV.  Tiggo 4 Pro is a compact, urban SUV. During the launch event, the Man

On October 31, VivoPower International PLC announced that its subsidiary, Tembo e-LV has signed an agreement with Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd. (AVA), East Africa’s largest vehicle assembler, to distribute, assemble, and service Tembo’s 100% electric utility vehicles (EUVs) across Kenya, Tanzania, and other East

On September 30, multiple sources reported that the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya, is planning to establish 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the country by 2030. It will invest EUR 39.5 million in this project. The project will be implemented in phases, targeting major highways, regional hu

On September 29, multiple sources reported that Aquilastar Corporate Investment will build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant in KenGen’s industrial park in Olkaria Naivasha. The plant will see an investment of USD 150 million. It is backed by a United Arab Emirates investor, Al-Sayegh Group. The plant will prod

On September 16, the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, Kenya, in a social media post, announced that the Ministry and Linglong Group Limited signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) for the establishment of a USD 800 million tire manufacturing plant in Mariakani, Kilifi County.

On September 16, the President of Kenya, in a social media post, announced that the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Linglong Group for the establishment of a state-of-the-art auto parts industrial park in Kenya. It will help to achieve Kenya’s and Africa's

On September 11, BasiGo, a leading provider of electric bus solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, announced the launch of the KL-9, a new electric bus for Kenya designed by King Long Bus Company. BasiGo has partnered with King Long and Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) to scale up the local production of the KL-9 to meet

On August 21, the Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya announced that the Kenyan government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nippon Export and Investment Insurance to extend up to JPY 25 billion Samurai Financing to Kenya. It will strengthen local vehicle assembly and parts manufacturing. 
The Samurai Financ

On August 20, the President of Kenya, in a social media post, announced that his government is seeking partnerships with Toyota Motor Corporation for electric mobility. They are in discussion with Toyota for the provision of 5,000 e-mobility vehicles. This initiative will come with 30-40% local content in e-vehicle a

On July 26, multiple sources reported that TransAfrica Motors, the exclusive distributor of FAW trucks in Kenya, has launched JH6 and JK6 models in Kenya. The new trucks are designed to meet the evolving transportation needs in Kenya and the Rest of East Africa. The JK6 series carries between 10 and 12 tonnes, while

On June 18, Suzuki Motor announced that it has invested in Cordia Directions, Japanese start-up operating used car trade platform in Kenya, through Suzuki’s corporate venture capital fund, Suzuki Global Ventures (SGV).
Cordia Directions was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Tokyo with operations based in Kenya.

On April 27, multiple sources reported that MojaEV Kenya is planning to start the assembly of electric vehicles in Kenya in the second half of 2025.
Vehicles will first be assembled at Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd. in Mombasa before MojaEV sets up its own factory for battery and solar parts. The company targets

On April 24, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) announced that production at its KD1 facility in Kenya will resume on July 1, 2025. The announcement was made during a media event for the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) in Kigali, Rwanda.
Kenya and Ghana are SKD assembly sites, while Kariega in Sout

On March 31, multiple sources confirmed that Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) and Caetano Kenya officially launched the JMC brand in Kenya. They introduced the Vigus series of vehicles, which includes a single cab, a double cab, and a light commercial truck. At the event, the Managing Director of Caetano Kenya reve