By The Weekly Vision Reporter
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 across Nairobi. The depots, 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 this expansion is an integrated service and customer excellence centre at the Taj Mall depot. This facility will deliver specialised maintenance for CATL battery technology and provide customer support directly to bus operators, ensuring that technical expertise is readily accessible. This on-the-ground support will ensure maximum uptime, performance, and safety for the electric bus fleet, strengthening the ecosystem for sustainable transport.
The new depots feature DC fast chargers capable of charging up to 100 buses daily through sequential charging, ensuring buses spend more time on the road serving commuters. The facilities will utilise the e-mobility tariff and make use of excess night-time grid capacity. They are equipped with GB/T and CCS2 connectors, offering charging speeds of up to 160 kW.
“We are building the essential infrastructure for the future of public transport in Kenya. This expansion gives bus operators the confidence to go electric. They can see that the essential backbone, from rapid charging to local service, is now in place, ensuring their e-buses operate efficiently and reliably for Nairobi’s passengers,” said Moses Nderitu, Managing Director, Kenya, at BasiGo.
Kenya Power’s Managing Director and CEO, Dr Joseph Siror, emphasised the company’s commitment to supporting the growth of the e-mobility sector, saying: “Kenya Power is proud to power the future of mobility in Kenya. As demand for electric transport grows, our role is to ensure the national grid is ready to support this shift with reliable, accessible electricity. This expansion is a great example of what’s possible when innovators like BasiGo partner with us to deliver clean energy solutions to the public. By enabling infrastructure like this, we’re not just supporting electric vehicles; we are driving progress towards a cleaner and more sustainable Kenya.”
The new charging stations expand BasiGo’s existing footprint of grid-connected EV charging infrastructure in Nairobi. With this development, the company continues to operate the country’s most extensive network of DC fast chargers for electric buses and maintains the largest fleet of electric buses currently in service in East Africa.
