School of the Nations acquires Electric School Buses from BasiGo, making it the first school in Kenya to transition to Electric Mobility

Nairobi, Kenya - March 03, 2026: School of the Nations has become the first school in Kenya to acquire electric school buses, marking a significant milestone in the transition to sustainable student transport in the country. The Electric School Buses are provided by BasiGo, the start-up company that has pioneered the introduction of electric buses for public transport across East Africa.  BasiGo has delivered the first of 11 electric vehicles to the School of Nations, as the institution looks to transition its entire student transport fleet to electric in 2026.

"This bus is a practical investment in both student well-being and the future," said Dr. Hwaock Im, Principal, School of the Nations. "It provides clean, quiet transport for our learners while helping us reduce emissions. More importantly, it allows our students to see sustainability in action, not just in textbooks, but in their daily commute. By adopting electric transport, we are showing them that the future they study is one we are actively building”.

The first electric bus in operation with the School of the Nations is a 25-seat electric bus manufactured by BYD.  First imported by BasiGo in 2023, the bus has operated in Nairobi's public transport for the past 3 years, demonstrating its ruggedness, durability, and safety. To bring more affordable electric bus options to the market, BasiGo is now able to refurbish public transport electric buses into near-new condition, ensuring they meet all regulatory and safety requirements.  BasiGo is able to offer refurbished buses at a significantly lower cost to entities that are unable to afford the cost of a new electric bus.

“We are so proud to partner with School of the Nations as they lead Kenya into the new era of clean, electric student transport”, said Jit Bhattacharya, CEO and Co-Founder, BasiGo. “Forward-looking institutions like the School of the Nations are proving that clean mobility is not just viable, but practical and scalable across new sectors. Schools in particular represent a strong and sustainable market for second-hand electric buses, enabling institutions to access clean transport solutions at a lower cost while extending the productive life of these vehicles.”

This first electric school bus will be supplemented with 10 BasiGo Ma3E electric vans in the coming months, enabling the School of the Nations to transition its entire student transport fleet to electric. To support seamless operations, BasiGo will install charging infrastructure on the School of the Nations’ grounds, provide discounted access for the school’s vehicles at BasiGo depots, and provide end-to-end service and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and long-term reliability of the school’s electric fleet.

"This is electric mobility in action; practical, sustainable, and accessible," added Jit Bhattacharya, CEO and Co-Founder of BasiGo. " We are creating a model that other institutions and schools across the country can replicate”.

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