COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF ADOPTION OF E-MOBILITY ON SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

Mercy Wekesa Fwande, Dr Eucabeth Majiwa

Abstract


A number of benefits have been put forth to front the transition to e-mobility from internally combusting engines across the world and presently in Kenya. This study sought to examine the  cost benefit analysis of adoption of e-mobility on sustainable livelihoods  in Nairobi, Kenya led by the specific objectives which are to determine the initial cost of ownership on e-motorcycles vs. ICE powered motorcycles, to determine the operation costs for e-motorcycles vs. ICE motorcycles, to compute monthly income for both users, calculate the level of CO2 emissions from ICEs and the cost of electricity consumption and subsequently run a test of significance in livelihoods for users. The study was theoretically guided by the sustainable livelihoods approach. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design, purposive sampling was used to identify target population of 100 electric motorcycle users along the Ngong road corridor and Waiyaki way corridors. Primary data that was collected using questionnaires while secondary data was collected from the Kenya Revenue Authority and other relevant government board. The results were analyzed using cost benefit values assigned for a CBA ratio. The data analysis showed that there is no significant benefit to end users in indicators of sustainability including income and health. Government revenue was significantly more at the point of ICO for ICE motorcycles than E-motorcycles, however recurrent government revenue from both e-motorcycles and ICE was insignificantly differed. The research recommends policy instruments to do further analysis on human development and sustainability factors before running future e-mobility projects.

Keywords: Cost Benefit Analysis, E-Mobility, Sustainable Livelihoods

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