# Kenya studies a new road maintenance tax amid rise in electric vehicles

> Kenya is considering instituting a new road maintenance tax as the number of electric vehicles increases, reducing revenue from fuels.

**In brief**: Regulation and tariffs event (severity: low) in Kenya, first detected on 4 November 2026 at 06:36. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 4 November 2026 at 06:36.

- Category: Regulation and tariffs
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Kenya
- First detected: 4 November 2026 at 06:36
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 06:36
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/3846-kenya-studies-a-new-road-maintenance-tax-amid-rise-in-electric-vehicles

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Kenya considers new Road Maintenance Levy as Electric vehicle numbers rise - Mjengo Hub](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxPeUxjblh4ekNlenBBdERralJPOFBCWGx2TWp6TVZic2E3T3pOeGdWcnpjVmNYNnJyeGUtTzZwODA1TDlrTnRDcTdneDJIcDFoOHZWMktmaW1KNXNUUlZDY1daX2pPX0FmMFZfaVlIWXEtTGdPTFlRbTloOXl4YzkzTC1qWkNpeGR2WTRkVU5ack1aa2NhZXBtZFFfQXhzX3VUT1k4cnRJQVBBd2xHdC05MUpXVmR3Zw?oc=5) — Mjengo Hub, 4 November 2026 at 06:36

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Kenya studies a new road maintenance tax amid rise in electric vehicles”, https://mecapress.com/events/3846-kenya-studies-a-new-road-maintenance-tax-amid-rise-in-electric-vehicles
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