Consultant - Support the Development of HDV Strategy

  • Added Date: Thursday, 03 April 2025
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Terms of Reference (ToR) for a Consultant to Support the Development of a Heavy Duty Vehicle Strategy

Background

Transport sector emissions are rapidly growing in Kenya and are expected to exceed 20 million tCO2e by 2030 with no interventions . Accounting for approximately 12% of total emissions, the transport sector is the second highest contributor of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the country. Despite Kenya gazzetting the EAS 1047 vehicular emissions standards, the country has not maximized its access to advanced vehicle technologies. For example, as of 2019 the most advanced vehicle emissions standard for the locally assembled HDVs was EURO II. The current vehicle inspection and testing facilities also do not have the capacity to cover the entire vehicle fleet.

With the emissions limits not being enforced, most exhaust after treatment technology is removed therefore causing gross pollution from these vehicles. The Government of Kenya aims to develop a comprehensive Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) Strategy to regulate and manage emissions from the heavy-duty transport sector. Through this project, WRI will facilitate multistakeholder engagement for Kenya to develop a HDV Strategy, recommend implementation a vehicle inspection program and develop roadmaps for the implementation of EURO VI equivalent vehicle standards as well as utlra low sulphur fuels. This initiative aligns with regional and international standards, including the East Africa Community (EAC) Euro IV standards and a roadmap towards Euro VI emissions compliance. The strategy will also contribute to Kenyaโ€™s commitments under its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) by integrating short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) reduction measures.

Objectives of the Consultancy

The consultant will provide technical support, stakeholder engagement, and policy recommendations to ensure the development and endorsement of a National HDV Strategy. The consultancy will contribute to achieving the following outcomes:

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