Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, has directed relevant line ministries and agencies to accelerate procurement of electric and hybrid vehicles from relevant line ministries and agencies to promote environmental sustainability. Mr Kangwa indicates that his directive follows proposals from an earlier meeting last year that bordered on incorporating electric and hybrid vehicles into the government’s transport policy. “We are in a hurry to take development to our people, and we should not be the hindrance,” Mr Kangwa stated. During the meeting, Mr Kangwa also acknowledged the unveiling of the 2026 K253.1 Billion National Budget by the Minister of Finance and National Planning on September 26th. Speaking at the same meeting, the Secretary to the Treasury, Felix Nkulukusa noted that the 2026 National budget is achievable and not just ambitious as others may claim.