Kenya is poised to become the region’s e-mobility hub with the electric vehicles sector set to create at least 100,000 jobs by the year 2030. While the sector is projected to grow by 27 per cent across the continent in the next 15 years, Kenya is among the countries driving the revolution with electric vehicles take over the streets in a slow but steady trend. The E-mobility Sector Investment Prospectus report published by the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) on October 10, 2025 paints a...

Maskot/Getty Images Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming a staple of modern living, especially for those of us looking to avoid the gas station. But beyond the heftier upfront cost at the dealership, drivers are also concerned with the long-term costs of operating an EV car or truck. At the end of the day, one of the biggest concerns is whether it’s more expensive to repair an EV vehicle or an internal combustion engine (ICE) car or truck. Generally speaking, EV vehicles do end up costing...