On October 30, 2026, Car & General, TVS Motor Company and Nyeri National Polytechnic opened a new motorcycle training centre in Nyeri to address the growing skills gap in Kenya’s electric two-wheel market.
The 225-square-metre facility, valued at more than US$30,000 (approximately KSh3.9 million), houses a 30-seat classroom, digital projector, TVS training engines, specialised tools, two motorcycles, an air compressor, a tyre-changing machine, a wheel-alignment unit and two service ramps.
The centre will deliver hands-on instruction in motorcycle technology, repair, maintenance and diagnostics for students and industry practitioners, with the aim of improving employability and fostering entrepreneurship.
The launch follows a rapid rise in electric vehicle registrations, which the Ministry of Roads and Transport says increased from 1,378 in 2022 to 39,324 in 2025, the boda boda segment recording the largest percentage jump.
A May 2026 Kenya News Agency report noted that mechanics in Kisumu were finding it difficult to keep up with electric motorcycle technology, with some lacking specialised training; mechanic Jackson Otieno observed that the new bikes depend more on electronics than traditional engines, forcing technicians to learn on the job.
The skills shortage has been highlighted by the government’s National Electric Mobility Policy, launched in February 2026 to promote investment, local manufacturing and technical capacity development.
George Rubiri, General Manager of Car & General, said the sector’s expansion has heightened the need for professionally trained technicians and that the investment will boost technical capacity, including local motorcycle manufacturing.
Pradeep Chaurasiya, Business Head for Africa, International Business at TVS Motor Company, explained that the centre will give learners access to modern motorcycle technologies and industry-relevant knowledge, supporting a skilled workforce that can meet market demands.
Rachel Kimani, Chief Principal of Nyeri National Polytechnic, stressed that linking technical and vocational education closely with industry is essential for producing graduates ready for employment and entrepreneurship, and that the TVS Motorcycles Training Centre will enhance the institution’s training capabilities.
Nyeri National Polytechnic, a public technical and vocational institute founded in 1977, offers programmes in engineering, computing, agriculture and other professional fields, and the partners expect the new centre to improve practical training, promote safety in motorcycle maintenance and develop technical skills for Kenya’s mobility sector.
