• BasiGo opens three new electric bus charging depots in Nairobi, boosting operational capacity.

• The Taj Mall site includes a CATL battery maintenance and service center.

• The company targets 1,000 electric buses in operation by 2027.

Kenya’s electric mobility company BasiGo announced on Monday the opening of three new electric bus charging depots in Komarock, Taj Mall, and Riruta, Nairobi. The expansion strengthens the firm’s operational capacity and supports the rapid growth of its electric bus fleet in the capital.

The Taj Mall facility includes a dedicated CATL battery maintenance and customer service center, offering direct technical support to operators. The center aims to enhance vehicle uptime, safety, and performance.

All three depots feature DC fast chargers that use Kenya’s e-mobility tariff and the national grid’s off-peak capacity, allowing sequential charging for up to 100 buses per day.

“We are building the essential infrastructure for the future of public transport in Kenya,” said Moses Nderitu, Managing Director of BasiGo Kenya. “This expansion gives operators the confidence to go electric, knowing that reliable charging and local service infrastructure are now in place.”

Joseph Siror, CEO of Kenya Power, emphasized the utility’s role in ensuring that the national grid remains capable of supporting the growing demand for electric transport.
 He stated that the company’s priority is to provide reliable and affordable electricity to sustain the shift toward e-mobility.

The announcement follows a series of key developments in BasiGo’s regional strategy. In September 2025, the firm launched the KL-9 electric bus, designed with King Long and assembled by Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers. BasiGo plans to produce over 20 units per month by 2026 and have 1,000 buses in operation by 2027.

In 2024, BasiGo raised USD 42 million in a Series A round led by Africa50, combining equity and debt to accelerate its regional rollout. The company has also launched intercity electric transport services in Kenya and Rwanda.

With these developments, BasiGo is creating an integrated electric transport ecosystem that includes manufacturing, financing, and charging infrastructure. The firm now operates Kenya’s most extensive electric bus charging network, positioning itself among the most advanced e-mobility players in East Africa.

This article was initially published in French by Abdoullah Diop

Adapted in English by Ange Jason Quenum