How efficient are Kenya’s cars? – The First National Baseline for Vehicle Emissions
The University of Nairobi is pleased to profile a landmark research report, "Baseline Assessment of Light-Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions in Kenya (2010-2023)," spearheaded by the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Prof. Eng. Ayub Gitau. Published on the Changing Transport platform, this scholarly work offers a vital data-driven roadmap for Kenya’s automotive efficiency, analyzing 14 years of registration trends to support the nation's transition toward cleaner mobility.
This high-level study was conducted by a research team from the University of Nairobi; (Michael Ojudi, James Nyang’aya, Robert Mathenge, George Kibuku, Daniel Okoth, Jonathan Githiga) in coordination with the State Department for Transport and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), which provided essential raw data and contextual insights. The analysis was further strengthened by technical review and data support from Zifei Yang and Alexander Tankou of the International Council of Clean Transportation (ICCT).
The project was implemented under the IMPROVE initiative by GIZ Kenya and received strategic funding from the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV). By identifying critical trends in CO2 emissions and engine sizes, this collaboration provides the foundational evidence needed to scale up Electric Vehicle adoption and modernize Kenya's national transport policy.
