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MOBILITY
BasiGo launches charging station at Athi River to boost sustainable public transport
In a significant boost to Kenya’s climate action agenda, BasiGo, the country’s leading electric bus provider, has commissioned a new high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Shell Athi River service station. The launch represents a strategic expansion of Kenya’s “E-Mobility Backbone”, a dedicated network of charging infrastructure designed to replace fossil-fuel reliance with clean energy in the public…
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BasiGo Expands Charging Infrastructure with Three Depots
BasiGo, a leading provider of electric bus solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, has announced a significant expansion of its charging infrastructure with the launch of three new depots in Nairobi. The new facilities, located in Komarock, Taj Mall, and Riruta, substantially increase the company’s capacity to support its growing fleet of electric buses operating across the city. A key feature of…
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Kenya Takes Bold Step Toward Sustainable Mobility with Launch of Electric Inter-City Matatus
In a major boost to Kenya’s green transport transition, electric mobility company BasiGo has launched the country’s first pilot program for electric matatus on inter-city routes. The initiative is being hailed as a transformative step toward reducing transport emissions and bringing clean energy solutions to the heart of Kenya’s public transport system. The pilot program, rolled out in partnership with…
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MOBILITY
BasiGo to Deploy 28 New Electric Buses in Rwanda
BasiGo, the Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Rwanda, with 28 new electric buses set for delivery. The first batch of buses is already on the way and will arrive in Kigali next month. As a result, the expanded fleet will soon serve both city and inter-city routes. Additionally, BasiGo plans to deploy…
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BasiGo secures $42 million to scale electric bus supply in East Africa
BasiGo, the Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer has closed US$42 million in new funding led by Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager The funding round consists of US$24 million in Series A equity funding along with US$17.5 million in debt facilities from British International Investment (BII) and the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The equity round features co-investments from…
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Kenya setting the pace in EV adoption in Africa
Electric Vehicles (EV) are gaining momentum in Kenya thanks to the government’s National Electric Mobility Plan, which focuses on creating a more green transportation system and rolling out diverse initiatives for sustainable road traffic management. In April this year, Kenya Power released a report that revealed how the country has witnessed increased interest from local and international stakeholders keen on…
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