Two Kenyan nationals are part of a team of individuals who launched a revolutionary vehicle-charging company, Eversure Charging, in the United Kingdom.
The two, Samuel Chege and George Githinji were joined by Kenya's High Commissioner to the UK Manoah Esipisu during the company's launch on Saturday, August 28.
Eversure Charging is a London-based organisation in Woodford Green, that is looking to help address the environmental low emissions challenge.
Esipisu noted that the company was in line with Kenya's vision of improving green energy production.
"Delighted to attend launch of UK firm Eversure Charging Eversure Charging in Woodford, London. Kenya is investing heavily in Green energy and Eversure Charging, which deals in electric vehicle infrastructure, can be a great partner in this.
"Kenyans Samuel Chege and George Githinji are part owners," stated Esipisu.
The company specialises in the installation, distribution and maintenance of electric vehicle chargers.
As of now, the company is linked to Myenergi, a British designer and manufacturer of renewable energy products for eco-smart home management, and provides charging units for its products.
"Eversure is an OLEV (office for low emission vehicles) authorised installer and a tier 1 charging partner.
"The Eversure team has extensive electrical, property, digital and vehicle management experience," read a statement from the company.
In London, the daily City Low, Ultra-low and zero-emission charges are pegged at Ksh1,800 (12.5 sterling pounds).
The global electric market was valued at Ksh16.2 trillion in 2019 and it is expected to expand to Ksh80 trillion according to research by Allied Market Research firm.
Electric vehicles have begun making in-roads in Kenya with Kenya Power unveiling plans to create charging stations for cars. Electric Vehicles are also cheaper to import as compared to Petrol/diesel versions.
Global companies are expected to cease diesel/petrol cars production by 2030.
