Ruto called it a framework for one of the region's largest green mobility investments, set to create 2,000 direct jobs, over 20,000 indirect ones, and up to 80,000 more in fleet management. The project supports Kenya's drive to cut fuel imports, boost local manufacturing, and target East African markets, amid a sharp rise in EV charging from 2.92 million kWh to 8.43 million kWh in 2025.