Roam Elected to Chair the Electric Mobility Sub-Sector for Kenya Association of Manufacturers, Strengthening Commitment to Local Manufacturing

 

● Hans van Toor has been elected as Chair of KAM’s Electric Mobility Sub-Sector together with Matt Lloyd from Associated Vehicles Assemblers as Vice Chair, signifying the importance of local manufacturing for Roam and its dedication to local industry and job creation
● The Electric Mobility Sub-Sector of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers will focus on strengthening local manufacturing to reduce Kenya’s reliance on imports.
● Local manufacturing and the development of a robust supply chain for electric vehicles play a crucial role in industrial growth and environmental sustainability due to its significant job creation potential.

The Electric Mobility Sub-Sector within the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has
elected Hans van Toor from Roam and Matt Lloyd from AVA as its new Chair
and Vice-Chair.

This development supports Kenya’s goal of creating a more sustainable and future-proof electric mobility industry, emphasizing the importance of local manufacturing and signaling a strong commitment to driving local value creation and clean industry jobs. By focusing on building a sustainable electric mobility sector, this initiative aims to spur both industrial growth and environmental sustainability, with the manufacturing sector playing a crucial
role in this transformation due to its significant job creation potential.

With the election of van Toor and Lloyd, KAM’s Electric Mobility Sub-Sector is set to prioritize local manufacturing and the development of a robust supply chain for electric vehicles and associated technologies. This approach aligns with Kenya’s broader goal of increasing the manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP, which currently faces challenges.

The new leadership will focus on strengthening local manufacturing to reduce Kenya’s reliance on imports and position the country as a regional leader in electric mobility. By developing a sustainable, localized industry, the sub-sector aims to create opportunities
for Small and Midsize enterprises (SMEs) and expand sustainable industry jobs.

“It is an exciting, pivotal time for electric mobility in Kenya. Today, Kenya is leading the sector in Africa. With the right policies, investments, and collaboration across the sector, Kenya can keep leading the charge in EV manufacturing,” said Hans van Toor,Chair of KAM’s Electric Mobility Sub-Sector.

KAM’s Electric Mobility Sub-Sector will work to establish a legal framework and provide guidance on processes that will foster local industries. This includes creating open participation platforms to ensure that all stakeholders in Kenya’s electric mobility manufacturing sector are represented, as it is important that not only a few stakeholders drive this roadmap.

Kenya strives to enhance its global competitiveness, reduce transport emissions, and ensure that the electric mobility sector delivers sustainable economic benefits. This new leadership team is committed to aligning the sector’s growth with Kenya’s long-term economic and environmental objectives, ensuring that the country is well-positioned to lead the way in the region’s electric mobility
transition.