Kenya unveils Green Number Plates for all Electric Vehicles

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Kenya has officially launched green number plates for all electric vehicles (EVs), including cars, motorcycles (such as e-boda bodas), and other categories, effective immediately as of February 3, 2026.

The announcement was made by Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir during the high-profile launch of the National Electric Mobility (e-Mobility) Policy at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. 

Chirchir, representing President William Ruto at the event, unveiled and displayed the new plates, describing them as the "new kid in town" and a visible "signature" of Kenya's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable transport.

The green reflective plates feature green lettering and borders on a white background (with the Kenyan flag emblem), to be displayed on both the front and rear of EVs. This distinguishes them from standard plates: white/yellow for ordinary vehicles, red for diplomats, blue for parastatals/government, and now green for zero-emission electric vehicles.

The initiative aims to:

1. Make EVs easily identifiable on Kenyan roads.

2. Raise public awareness and encourage adoption of cleaner transport options.

3. Support the broader goals of the National e-Mobility Policy, which addresses the transport sector's heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels (72% of petroleum use), its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions (13% nationally in 2015, projected higher by 2030), and aligns with Kenya's climate commitments (e.g., 32% emissions reduction by 2030 under the NDC, net-zero by 2050).

This move builds on rapid EV growth in Kenya, particularly electric motorcycles, amid falling costs, Kenya's renewable-heavy electricity grid, and incentives for local assembly. 

Earlier concepts for green plates were discussed in 2024 under former CS Kipchumba Murkomen but were delayed until now.

The launch has sparked discussions on social media and news outlets, with some users noting the symbolic value while calling for complementary measures like reduced import duties or taxes on EVs and charging infrastructure to make them more affordable.

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