BasiGo Expands Charging Infrastructure with Three Depots, Adds Dedicated Service Centre
Three new charging depots are now operational at Taj Mall (Pipeline), Komarock, and Riruta, with a fourth scheduled to open in Juja by the end of December.
The depots feature high-capacity DC fast chargers with GB/T and CCS2 connectors, capable of charging up to 100 buses daily through sequential charging.
A dedicated service centre has also been added to ensure efficient maintenance and support for the growing fleet of electric buses.
Nairobi, Kenya| November 10, 2025: BasiGo, a leading provider of electric bus solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, has announced a significant expansion of its charging infrastructure with the launch of three new depots across Nairobi. The depots located in Komarock, Taj Mall, and Riruta substantially expand the company’s capacity to support its growing fleet of electric buses operating across the city.
A key feature of this expansion is an integrated service and customer excellence centre at the Taj Mall depot. This facility will deliver specialized maintenance for CATL battery technology and provide customer service directly to bus operators, ensuring technical expertise and support are readily accessible. This on-the-ground expertise will ensure maximum uptime, performance, and safety for the electric bus fleet, solidifying the ecosystem for sustainable transport.
The new depots feature DC fast chargers capable of charging up to 100 buses daily through sequential charging, ensuring buses spend more time on the road serving commuters. The facilities will utilise the e-mobility tariff and tap into excess nighttime grid capacity. They are equipped with GB/T and CCS2 connectors, offering charging speeds up to 160kW.
"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 emphasized the company's commitment to supporting the growth of the e-mobility sector, saying, “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”.
The new charging stations expand BasiGo’s existing footprint of grid-connected EV charging infrastructure in Nairobi. With this expansion, the company continues to operate the country’s most extensive network of DC fast chargers for electric buses and maintains the largest fleet of electric PSVs currently in service in East and Sub-Saharan Africa.
