09/12/2025
EMAK Open Day 2025: A Turning Point for Kenya’s E-Mobility Story
On 5th December at the Kenya School of Government, the EMAK Open Day unfolded like a live documentary of Kenya’s clean-transport transition. What began as a quiet morning exhibition quickly evolved into one of the most engaging public conversations on e-mobility this year.
The day opened with remarks from EMAK President Hezbon Mose and partners from GIZ Kenya, setting a people-centred narrative: Kenya’s shift to electric mobility is no longer a future concept it’s happening now, and it is shaping livelihoods, industries, and cities.
From there, the story-built momentum.
Government agencies, utilities, OEMs, and innovators took the main stage, addressing affordability, infrastructure readiness, tariffs, and policy clarity. Live polls and Q&As revealed something striking Kenyans are eager to transition, but want transparency, reliability, and relatable information.
That relatability came next.
In one of the day’s most impactful segments, everyday users' riders, drivers, fleet operators, SACCO owners told their stories. They spoke of reduced daily costs, smoother operations, and remaining challenges. Their honesty shifted the conversation from abstract policy to real-world experience.
The guided exhibition tour gave participants hands-on exposure charging demos, swap stations in action, test rides, and emerging innovations. Curiosity turned into confidence as attendees realized how simple and practical EV technology has become.
Afternoon sessions tackled the big structural questions:
• Tariffs, policy and standards
• Financing models for riders, MSMEs & operators
• Myth-busting on safety, performance & charging
• One-on-one clinics connecting financiers and operators
By late afternoon, Credence Engage delivered a consolidated set of insights highlighting tariff reforms, financing gaps, public awareness needs, and partnership opportunities to accelerate adoption.
The event closed with reflections from EMAK, GIZ Kenya Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and Credence Engage, signaling continued collaboration through sector podcasts, spotlight videos, and follow-up engagements.
The verdict?
EMAK Open Day 2025 was not just successful it was catalytic. It brought clarity where there was confusion, connection where there were gaps, and momentum where the sector needed it most.
A special thank you to our partners Credence Engage and GIZ Kenya Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH through the Promotion of Electric Mobility in Kenya project, our exhibitors, speakers, riders, operators, counties, financiers, and every participant who helped shape this important national conversation.
Kenya’s e-mobility movement is accelerating. And the story is only beginning.
