Investments, Trade & Industry Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano recently inaugurated BasiGo’s Electric Bus production line at the Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers plant in Thika, marking Kenya’s first dedicated assembly line for modern Electric Buses.
BasiGo reached a significant milestone in February 2024 by completing assembly for two E9 Kubwa buses, specifically designed for the Kenyan PSV market. These 9-meter electric buses are poised to revolutionize public transport in Kenya, aligning with the government’s objective of combating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
“The transportation sector significantly contributes to carbon emissions, and transitioning to electric vehicles offers a sustainable solution to mitigate environmental degradation and counter the adverse impacts of climate change,” stated the CS during the flag-off ceremony for the first two E9 Kubwa buses assembled at KVM.
The buses are set to enter operation with Citi Hoppa and Super Metro, both in the process of electrifying their fleets. Jit Bhattacharya, CEO and Co-Founder of BasiGo, expressed gratitude to the government for supporting BasiGo in scaling up the electrification of public transport in Kenya.
“The shift to clean, electric buses signifies more than just environmental impact. It presents Kenya with an opportunity to establish itself as a manufacturing hub for modern EVs and their components. We take pride in supporting Kenya’s pioneering role by inaugurating this groundbreaking E-Bus assembly line in collaboration with KVM,” he said.
The inauguration of the new assembly line marks a significant stride towards sustainability for Kenya’s public transportation system.
