Investments, Trade & Industry Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano inaugurates BasiGo’s Electric Bus production line, marking Kenya’s first dedicated assembly line for contemporary Electric Buses at the Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers plant in Thika.
BasiGo achieves a milestone with the completion of assembly for two E9 Kubwa buses tailored for the Kenyan PSV market. The government emphasizes combatting climate change and curbing greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning to electric vehicles, revolutionizing public transport in Kenya.
BasiGo’s CEO and Co-Founder expresses gratitude to the government for supporting the electrification of public transport, aiming to establish Kenya as a manufacturing hub for modern EVs. The inauguration of the assembly line signifies a significant stride towards sustainability in Kenya’s public transportation system.
With plans to assemble 1,000 E-Buses over three years and generate 300 green manufacturing jobs, BasiGo demonstrates the viability of local assembly and urges policymakers to foster an enabling environment for innovation and economic growth.
