Kitui County proposes the establishment of an Electric and Non-Electric Motor Vehicle Assembly Plant, positioning the county as a regional hub for sustainable automotive manufacturing. The plant will assemble electric cars and buses, as well as conventional non-electric vehicles tailored for the local and regional markets. To promote clean energy adoption, the project will also integrate solar-powered charging stations to support electric vehicle use. The project requires an estimated USD 30 million under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, which will cover construction of assembly lines, acquisition of advanced technology, workforce training, and operational expenses. The plant is designed to meet the rising demand for affordable, reliable, and environmentally friendly transportation in Kenya and the broader East African region. The project is expected to break even in Year 3 and deliver annual returns of 20–30%, with a projected cumulative net profit of USD 47 million by Year 5. Beyond profitability, it will create high-skilled jobs, stimulate industrial growth, and support Kenya’s green transition agenda.

Manufacturing

Energy

Public Private Partnership

30000000

USD

Sites identified

1.Provision of land and infrastructure at designated industrial sites 2.Policy support for e-mobility adoption and green energy transition 3.Tax incentives and facilitation of regulatory approvals

Kitui