Tag: BasiGo
Electric City Buses: Nairobi’s Quiet Transport Revolution, Five Years On
Nearly five years ago, electric commuter buses in Nairobi looked like an experiment—small pilots, donor-backed projects, and a few...
‘School of the Nations’ First Kenyan School acquires Electric School Bus
A Nairobi-based learning institution has taken a major step toward clean transport after becoming the first school in Kenya...
Kenya Launches First Electric Matatu Pilot on Intercity Routes
Kenya has taken a significant step towards greener public transport by introducing its first pilot program for electric matatus...
Lessons for Start-Ups: How Kenyan Ventures Raised Capital in Tough Times
Despite a slowdown in funding for Kenyan start-ups in 2024, several companies managed to secure significant investments. These ventures...
BasiGO secures ksh 5.4billion in funding to expand it’s operation in Kenya and Rwanda.
BasiGo, a Kenyan electric vehicle (EV) startup, has secured Ksh. 5.4 billion in funding to expand its operations in Kenya and Rwanda, marking a significant milestone for the region's transition to sustainable transportation. This investment reflects growing global interest in Africa’s EV market and positions Kenya as a leader in clean energy innovation.
