BasiGo expands charging network with three new locations in Nairobi (Kenya) and a service center

BasiGo has expanded its electric bus infrastructure in Nairobi with the opening of three new charging depots located in Taj Mall (Pipeline), Komarock, and Riruta. A fourth facility is scheduled to open in Juja by the end of December. The expansion marks a further step in the company’s effort to establish a operational backbone for Kenya’s growing electric bus network.

In late 2022 the Kenyan startup BasiGo announced $6.6 million in new funding. Money that brought BasiGo’s total funding in 2022 to $10.9 Million and aiming to enable the company to begin commercial delivery of locally manufactured electric buses and charging infrastructure through the company’s unique Pay-As-You-Drive financing model.

At that time the company reported that the company aimed to have over 1,000 electric buses deployed in Kenya by the end of 2025. The company relies on buses from BYD (specifically the 25-seats K6).

The company has the plan of deploying 100 electric buses across Rwanda by 2025.

BasiGo: three new charging depots in Nairobi

Each site is equipped with high-capacity DC fast chargers supporting both GB/T and CCS2 standards, enabling sequential charging for up to 100 buses per day. The chargers deliver up to 160 kW, allowing vehicles to return to service quickly and maintaining fleet availability throughout the operating cycle. The depots are connected to the grid under the e-mobility tariff, using excess nighttime capacity to balance demand and reduce operational costs.

A key feature of the new infrastructure is a dedicated service and customer excellence centre integrated into the Taj Mall site. The facility provides technical support and maintenance for CATL battery systems, as well as operational assistance to bus operators. The centre is intended to ensure high vehicle uptime and streamlined service management, complementing the charging network with local technical expertise.

“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. (Eng.) Joseph Siror states, “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 toward a cleaner and more sustainable Kenya”.