Kenya launches Africa's first hybrid vehicle battery lab

Sammy Wanjema, MD Cars Kenya Limited and Hitoshi Kitamura, The Director Japanese Vehicle Service Centre. [Courtesy]

Kenyans seeking eco-friendly vehicles now have access to Africa's first hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) battery laboratory in Nairobi.

The facility, launched by Japan's Vehicle Service Centre (JVSC) in partnership with Cars Kenya Ltd, will provide essential services such as battery testing, analysis and reconditioning to support the growing demand for hybrid vehicles in the country.