Empowering the Future of E-Mobility in Kenya: A Path to Sustainable Transportation

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Time
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Explore the transformative journey of e-mobility in Kenya as the country accelerates its shift towards sustainable transportation. This session delves into the challenges and opportunities associated with the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), including the remanufacturing and second-life use of 4W batteries. Industry experts will also discuss the crucial need for standardized EV charging infrastructure to support this transition. Join thought leaders as they share strategies to overcome barriers, foster innovation, and drive Kenya's green mobility future.

11:00 am - 11:01 amModeration

Michael Schuster

Project Director

GIZ Kenya

11:01 am - 11:30 amOverall Study on E-mobility Transition in Kenya

Prof. Cyrus Wekesa

Associate Professor

University of Eldoret

11:30 am - 12:00 pmRemanufacturing and 2nd Life of 4W Batteries

Romano Sweta

Director

Drive Electric

12:00 pm - 12:30 pmElectric Vehicle Charging Infrastucture Standardization

Robert Njoroge

Technical Advisor

GIZ Kenya

Speakers
Speaker
Robert Njoroge, GIZ Kenya

Technical Advisor

Kenya

Robert is a Technical Advisor at GIZ Kenya, within the Energy, Transport, and Climate Change Cluster, working under the Sustainable Mobility unit. He contributes to two key projects: Promoting Electric Mobility in Kenya and IMPROVE (Introducing Measures, Pathways, and Roadmaps for Optimizing Vehicle Efficiency & Electrification). In the Promoting Electric Mobility in Kenya project, Robert supports efforts to increase the adoption of electric mobility as a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and promote economic growth. Through the IMPROVE project, he focuses on enhancing the regulatory framework for vehicle efficiency in Kenya. Robert is passionate about sustainable transportation and renewable energy, driven by a commitment to reducing the environmental impact of the transport sector. He believes that integrating cleaner, energy-efficient technologies-such as electric vehicles and renewable energy systems-can transform mobility and strengthen energy independence, particularly for countries like Kenya. His work is centered on promoting environmentally responsible and accessible solutions for developing economies. Before joining GIZ, Robert accumulated over 10 years of experience in national, regional, and international standardization for renewable energy and electric mobility. As a Senior Officer at the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), he spearheaded the establishment of the Kenya Electric Mobility Technical Committee for standardization. Robert holds an MSc in Energy Engineering from the University of Hull, UK, and a BSc in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. He is also a Certified Expert in Climate and Renewable Energy Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

Speaker
Prof. Cyrus Wekesa, University of Eldoret

Associate Professor

Kenya

I am a lecturer with electrical engineer with more than 20 years of research, teaching and consultancy experience in the area of electrical power systems, renewable energy, rural electrification, distributed generation, energy storage and electricity mobility.

Speaker
Michael Schuster, GIZ Kenya

Project Director

Kenya

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Speaker
Romano Sweta, Drive Electric

Director

Kenya

Francis Romano, founder of Drive Electric, East Africa's leading charge point operator, is a pioneer in electric mobility adoption in the region. With over a decade of experience, he has led EV awareness campaigns in Kenya, working with early adopters to accelerate the transition to sustainable transport. As a speaker at Intersolar Africa, he will share insights on scaling e-mobility and charging infrastructure, with a special focus on remanufacturing and second-life applications for 4W EV batteries

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