BasiGo has significantly expanded its electric bus infrastructure in Nairobi by launching three new charging depots and a dedicated Service and Customer Excellence Centre. This move aims to bolster the future of public electric transport in Kenya.

• The new charging depots are located in Komarock, Taj Mall (Pipeline), and Riruta, with a fourth facility planned for Juja.
• Each depot features high-capacity DC fast chargers capable of charging up to 100 buses daily and utilizes Kenya Power’s e-mobility tariff.
• Moses Nderitu, Managing Director of BasiGo Kenya, stated this expansion provides bus operators with the confidence to transition to electric, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.
• The Service and Customer Excellence Centre at the Taj Mall depot will specialize in maintenance for CATL battery technology and provide local technical support.
• Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror, Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Power, confirmed their commitment to supporting the shift to electric transport with reliable electricity.

Chinese automotive brand Jetour has officially launched in Kenya, introducing four new SUV models priced between KES 4.9 million and KES 7.8 million. The company, via its official distributor Global Motors Centre Limited, also announced a KES 1.4 billion investment for local assembly operations.

• Jetour launched four SUV models: T2, T1, X70 Plus, and Dashing, priced from KES 4.9 million to KES 7.8 million.
• Global Motors Centre Limited, the official distributor, plans a KES 1.4 billion investment for local assembly at its Mombasa facility, starting in Q1 2026.
• The vehicles feature advanced technology such as 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreens, Level 2 ADAS, and turbocharged engines ranging from 1.5-liter to 2.0-liter.