BasiGo Unveils the “E9 Kubwa”, a 36-seater electric bus tailor-made for the Kenyan Market
August 11, 2023
E-mobility company BasiGo has introduced its 36-seater electric buses tailor-made for the Kenya market. The company refers to these as “E9 Kubwa” buses (Kubwa means big in Swahili) and are meant to address the needs…
BasiGo to Launch its Electric Buses in Rwanda in Partnership with AC Mobility
July 27, 2023
Rwanda’s public transport system is about to embark on an electrifying journey towards a greener and more sustainable future. BasiGo has joined forces with AC Mobility (Tap&Go) to introduce the first fleet of electric buses…
Government Sets Bold Target of 10,000 Electric Bodas on Kenya Roads By September
June 27, 2023
Electric mobility has become a global phenomenon, and Kenya is no exception. With the Kenyan government expressing its commitment to embracing electric mobility, President Dr. William Ruto yesterday announced plans to replace fuel-driven boda bodas…
Team Europe Pumps Over Ksh 50 Billion to Electrify the BRT
March 31, 2023
Team Europe, a consortium of European organizations, has announced plans to invest in transformative green mobility in Nairobi. The project, known as the Nairobi Core Bus Rapid Transit Line 3 (BRT 3), will receive a…
Roam and Hitachi partner to electrify Kenya with affordable electric transportation
February 23, 2023
Roam has teamed up with Hitachi Europe Ltd., a global technology leader, to deliver affordable electric transportation across Africa. The partnership will focus on electrification in Kenya and aims to increase the number of electric…
Kenya Power Takes the Lead in Supporting E-Mobility Growth
February 8, 2023
Kenya Power has taken the lead in ensuring the country’s transition to electric mobility is a smooth one. The company has been actively investing in grid expansion and automation to accommodate the rising demand for…
AVA and BasiGo Partner to Assemble Over 1000 Electric Buses in Kenya in the next 3 Years
January 24, 2023
Earlier today, BasiGo and AVA announced a partnership that will see the latter assemble modern electric buses for BasiGo in Kenya. This partnership marks a major step forward in the country’s efforts to transition to…
KenGen Plans to Install 30 Electric Vehicle charging stations across the country in 2023.
November 24, 2022
The Electric Mobility wave is on the rise in Kenya. We have seen the introduction of electric buses and motorcycles in the country in the last couple of months. Companies such as BasiGo and Roam…
The first electric mass transit bus operation launched in Kenya
October 20, 2022
Yesterday, Kenya Power joined Roam Electric to roll out Kenya’s first-ever electric, mass transit bus operation at Green Park Terminus grounds, in Nairobi. The pilot program will showcase the country’s readiness for electric mass mobility…