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NCBA and ePure Motion Sign Strategic Partnership to Expand Access to Electric Mobility Across Kenya

BY Soko Directory Team · July 16, 2026 12:07 pm

Nairobi, Kenya, 16th July 2026 – NCBA and ePure Motion have signed a strategic partnership to expand access to electric mobility solutions for customers purchasing electric vehicles through structured asset finance solutions.

Through this partnership, qualifying salaried customers purchasing ePure Motion’s passenger vehicles for private use can access up to 100% financing, with flexible repayment periods of up to 72 months, subject to eligibility and credit assessment.

For customers interested in acquiring 16-seater matatus for Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operations, individual PSV SACCO members can access up to 80% financing with repayment terms of up to 48 months. Existing PSV SACCOs and established PSV companies may qualify for up to 90% financing, with repayment periods of up to 60 months, subject to eligibility and credit approval.

Under the MoU, the parties will collaborate to provide preferential asset financing terms, extended repayment structures for qualifying customers, promotional dealer support on processing costs during the campaign period, flexible insurance pathways for selected customer segments, and integrated fleet financing models that may include charging infrastructure where required.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, NCBA’s Group Director of Asset Finance and Business Solutions, Lennox Mugambi, said;

“This partnership demonstrates NCBA’s commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth through innovative and customer-focused financing options. Our Asset Finance business has maintained market leadership with over 30 per cent market share, a position built through strong partnerships, customer-focused innovation, and a deep understanding of evolving mobility needs.

By making electric vehicles more accessible for individuals, SACCOs, and fleet operators, we are supporting the transformation of Kenya’s transport sector while helping customers achieve long-term savings and operational efficiency.”

Dr. Gilbert Saggia, ePure Motion’s CEO and Director, also commented on the partnership, noting:

“Electric mobility will scale in Kenya when customers can access the vehicle, the financing, the charging, the service, and the aftersales support as one complete ecosystem. This partnership with NCBA helps remove one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption by making the transition more structured and more accessible for the people and businesses that move Kenya every day.”

The partnership comes at a time when electric mobility adoption in Kenya is gaining significant momentum. According to Kenya’s National Electric Mobility Policy, the number of registered electric vehicles in the country has grown from just over 1,300 in 2022 to more than 39,000 in 2025, reflecting rising consumer and business interest in cleaner and more cost-efficient transportation solutions.

Kenya is uniquely positioned to support this transition, with approximately 90 per cent of its electricity generated from renewable energy sources, giving the country one of the cleanest power grids in the world. At the same time, transport remains one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and accounts for approximately 72 per cent of petroleum fuel consumption, underscoring the need for cleaner mobility alternatives.

As electric mobility adoption continues to accelerate, financial institutions are increasingly being called upon to design financing solutions that support adoption at scale. Through NCBA’s KES 2 billion EV Financing Programme and ePureMotion’s integrated electric mobility ecosystem, the partnership seeks to address one of the key barriers to adoption: access.

As part of its value offer, ePure Motion will provide eligible customers with electric vehicle products, charging and aftersales support, fleet deployment