Nairobi, April 3 -- China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) reported that in 2023, the country produced 30.161 million units and sold 30.094 million. In other words, they made more vehicles than half the Kenyan population. This production carries significant implications across economic, environmental, and geopolitical spheres.

With 9.49 million EVs sold globally in 2023, China is the market leader in both production and sales. Nevertheless, the country is aggressively making significant expenditures in infrastructure, research, and regulatory frameworks to lead the way in automated vehicle (AV) and connected vehicle (CV) technology.

The automotive industry is becoming more widely acknowledged as a critical contributor to e...