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NCBA-KMI Motor Show to Spotlight Kenya’s Shift Towards Greener Mobility
The three-day showcase will bring vehicle brands, mobility innovators and consumers together as Kenya accelerates its transition to cleaner transport.
Kenya’s automotive industry is entering a new phase as cleaner and more sustainable mobility solutions gain ground.
Against this backdrop, the NCBA-KMI Motor Show 2026 will bring the country’s automotive ecosystem together to explore new vehicles, technologies and mobility solutions.
The three-day event will run from November 27 to 29 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. It returns after a four-year hiatus and comes as Kenya steps up efforts to build a cleaner transport system.
The government launched the National Electric Mobility Policy in 2026. The policy seeks to support electric vehicle adoption, charging infrastructure, local manufacturing and investment in the sector.
A New Conversation Around Mobility
The Motor Show will bring together vehicle brands, distributors, businesses, mobility innovators and motoring enthusiasts.
Confirmed participants include Mobikey, Isuzu, Tireworld, Tata Africa Holdings Kenya, Auto Express, Kingsway, ECTA Kenya, CFAO, Simba Corp and Inchcape.
For consumers, the event will provide an opportunity to explore vehicle options and engage directly with industry players.
For the industry, it offers a platform to discuss how changing consumer needs and emerging technologies are shaping the future of mobility.
The timing is significant. Kenya’s transport sector is increasingly looking beyond conventional vehicles towards electric and other lower-emission mobility solutions.
Financing the Shift to Cleaner Transport
Financing will also play an important role in determining how quickly consumers and businesses can adopt new mobility technologies.
NCBA has positioned asset finance as a key part of its support for vehicle ownership and business growth.
The bank has also committed financing towards electric vehicles and solar photovoltaic systems. Its sustainability strategy includes a KSh2 billion fund for electric mobility and investment in EV charging infrastructure across the region.
John Gachora, NCBA Group Managing Director, said the automotive sector continues to evolve as consumer preferences, business needs and mobility solutions change.
“The automotive sector continues to evolve, shaped by changing consumer preferences, business needs and emerging mobility solutions,” Gachora said.
He added that the Motor Show would provide a platform to understand emerging mobility trends while supporting customers throughout their vehicle ownership journey.
Bringing Green Mobility Closer to Consumers
The transition to cleaner transport will require more than new vehicles.
Consumers also need access to information, financing, charging infrastructure and reliable after-sales support.
That makes industry platforms such as the Motor Show important for connecting different parts of the mobility ecosystem.
NCBA has previously used its Motor Show participation to showcase electric vehicles and educate consumers about their benefits. The bank has also invested in EV charging infrastructure in the region.
The wider automotive sector is also expanding its focus on electric mobility. Kenya’s National Electric Mobility Policy identifies charging infrastructure, skills development and investment as key areas for growing the sector.
A Platform for Kenya’s Automotive Future
Arvinder Reel, Chairman of the Kenya Motor Industry Association, said the organisers are focused on creating a stronger platform for exhibitors, partners and visitors.
“We are excited to bring the NCBA-KMI Motor Show back and build on the strong public interest witnessed at the previous edition,” Reel said.
The Motor Show will give the public an opportunity to compare vehicles, explore mobility solutions and engage with industry experts.
It will also bring together different parts of Kenya’s automotive ecosystem, from vehicle brands and distributors to tyre companies, automotive services and mobility businesses.
Driving the Next Chapter
The return of the NCBA-KMI Motor Show comes at a time when Kenya’s mobility landscape is changing.
The conversation is no longer only about vehicle ownership. It is increasingly about how people and goods can move more efficiently while reducing the environmental impact of transport.
For Kenya, that transition will require collaboration between government, financiers, manufacturers, technology companies and consumers.
The NCBA-KMI Motor Show will provide one platform for that conversation as the country drives towards a cleaner and more sustainable mobility future.
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