BasiGo expands Nairobi’s EV network with three new charging depots and service centre

Kenyan electric mobility startup BasiGo has expanded its operations in Nairobi with the launch of three new electric bus charging depots, a dedicated service and a customer excellence centre. 

The new depots are located in Komarock, Taj Mall (Pipeline), and Riruta, while a fourth facility in Juja is set to open before the end of 2025. Each site is equipped with high-capacity DC fast chargers with GB/T and CCS2 connectors, enabling the company to charge up to 100 electric buses daily in a sequential charging mode.

According to BasiGo Kenya Managing Director, Moses Nderitu, the new facilities are designed to keep electric buses on the road longer by reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency. “We are building the essential infrastructure for the future of public transport in Kenya,” he said. “This expansion gives bus operators the confidence to go electric by ensuring that the backbone of rapid charging and local service is already in place.”

The company’s charging depots run on Kenya Power’s e-mobility tariff, which uses excess nighttime grid capacity to support fast charging speeds of up to 160kW. This makes it easier and cheaper for transport operators to adopt electric mobility while also reducing emissions.

BasiGo’s new Service and Customer Excellence Centre at Taj Mall will provide maintenance for CATL battery systems, as well as technical training and support for bus operators. The facility aims to ensure that local technicians can manage the safety, performance, and lifespan of Kenya’s growing fleet of electric buses.

Kenya Power CEO Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror praised the partnership, saying the expansion highlights how public utilities and private companies can work together to build sustainable transport solutions. “As demand for electric transport grows, our role is to ensure the grid is ready to support this shift with reliable electricity,” Siror said.