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In case you missed, watch how BasiGo is  championing e-mobility transition for public transport in Kenya on Citizen TV's Citizen Planet. To date, BasiGo Electric Buses have covered 2 million  kilometres, a testament that the technology is reliable and worth the investment! With each E-Bus on the road, we are mitigating 50 tonnes of carbon emissions per year.  #BasiGoDelivers #Emobility

BasiGo Rwanda has been awarded a RWF 300 million (USD 225,000) recoverable grant from Ireme Invest, the Rwanda Green Fund 's green investment facility. The financing will be used by BasiGo to upgrade its charging infrastructure needed to support its rapidly growing fleet of electric public transport buses in Kigali. A charging station that supports at least 20 E-Buses in one night will be established. In June 2024, the Rwanda Green Fund announced its first round of investments worth a total of USD 2.7 million into 16 different companies that are fostering a vibrant circular economy, promoting sustainable cities, supercharging smart mobility and advancing climate-smart agriculture. BasiGo Rwanda is listed among 9 innovative businesses offering solutions with high potential for scalability, financial sustainability, positive environmental and economic impact across three of Ireme Invest’s investment areas. #BasiGoDelivers #GreenRwanda #LetsGreenRwanda

BasiGo Rwanda has been awarded a RWF 300 million (USD 225,000) recoverable grant from Ireme Invest, the Rwanda Green Fund 's green investment facility. The financing will be used by BasiGo to upgrade its charging infrastructure needed to support its rapidly growing fleet of electric public transport buses in Kigali. A charging station that supports at least 20 E-Buses in one night will be established. In June 2024, the Rwanda Green Fund announced its first round of investments worth a total of USD 2.7 million into 16 different companies that are fostering a vibrant circular economy, promoting sustainable cities, supercharging smart mobility and advancing climate-smart agriculture. BasiGo Rwanda is listed among 9 innovative businesses offering solutions with high potential for scalability, financial sustainability, positive environmental and economic impact across three of Ireme Invest’s investment areas. #BasiGoDelivers #GreenRwanda #LetsGreenRwanda

We are proud to welcome Amy Robinson as our new Head of Digital at BasiGo! Amy is an established leader in the development of high-impact digital products for Africa. We are thrilled to have Amy's experience and leadership behind BasiGo's mission of revolutionizing public transport in Africa. Karibu #TeamBasiGo Amy Robinson!

Passionate about clean tech solutions, fun and enjoy the thrill of working in a dynamic environment? We are growing and would love YOU to join us! Find the full job description and application portal at bit.ly/BasiGo-Vacancies. The positions are based in Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼.

Passionate about clean tech solutions, fun and enjoy the thrill of working in a dynamic environment? We are growing and would love YOU to join us! Find the full job description and application portal at bit.ly/BasiGo-Vacancies. The positions are based in Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼.

Happy Independence Day 🇷🇼

Meet the faces behind our amazing team. This is why Hannah Kimani loves working at BasiGo. "Working at BasiGo is fulfilling and personally rewarding as it aligns with my values and passion for sustainability, clean energy and positively impacting the environment.”

The proposed tax changes in the present Finance Bill 2024 risk reversing the tremendous gains made in Kenya’s e-mobility sector. We support the recommendation by the Ministry of Roads and Transport to retain the current tax exemptions for the first 100,000 EVs (including e-buses, two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers) to be imported or locally assembled in Kenya, and to remove the current excise duty tax on e-buses, reducing it from 10% to zero. Implementing these measures will encourage the continued adoption of e-mobility technology, such as charging infrastructure and dedicated EV assembly lines, and create a conducive climate to attract potential investors and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to operate in Kenya. Currently, there are 2,128 electric vehicles registered and operating in Kenya. These exemptions have facilitated the registration of over 2,000 EVs, with consumers benefiting from a 30-40% reduction in transport costs over the past year. Increased adoption of e-mobility will help Kenya meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 32% by 2030, with public transport accounting for a major source of these emissions. [Video courtesy of Kipchumba Murkomen/Facebook]

BasiGo wishes you a blessed Eid Al-Adha 🌙