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BasiGo, a leading provider of electric bus solutions, has unveiled a new electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the upgraded Shell Athi River service station, further expanding Kenya’s rapidly growing e-mobility infrastructure.
This marks BasiGo’s third Shell-hosted charging facility in the country, following earlier openings at Shell Waiyaki Way in Nairobi and Shell New Gatitu in Thika.
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The collaboration highlights the increasing partnership between mobility providers and fuel retailers as Kenya moves toward cleaner transport solutions.
The Athi River station, designed to support the accelerated adoption of electric public transport and commercial fleets, can charge up to four buses at the same time. It features one CCS2 fast charger with two guns and one GBT charger with two guns, enabling efficient charging for multiple EV models and minimizing downtime for operators.
The facility will primarily serve buses operating along the Kitengela route, including fleets from Rembo Classic and Enabled Mashariki Sacco.
During the launch, BasiGo Kenya Managing Director Moses Nderitu described the new station as a key step in overcoming one of the main barriers to e-mobility adoption.
“Every new charging site brings Kenya closer to a cleaner, more sustainable transport system. Reliable access to charging remains the biggest hurdle for electric mobility, and partnerships like this are helping us overcome it,” Nderitu said.
“This is our third station with Shell, proving the model works and can scale. Crucially, it extends electric mobility beyond Nairobi, giving operators the confidence to adopt EVs along major corridors connecting Nairobi, Machakos, and the wider Eastern region.”
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Vivo Energy Kenya Managing Director Peter Murungi noted that the partnership aligns with the company’s strategy to leverage its retail network while supporting emerging mobility solutions.
“Every day, we serve millions of Kenyans across our network, and today we’re expanding that service to enable electric mobility,” Murungi said. “Collaborations like this create new business opportunities while supporting the growth of Kenya’s electric transport ecosystem. Athi River is our third site with BasiGo, and we see great potential to scale further as electric fleets expand.”
The Athi River station is part of BasiGo’s broader charging network across Nairobi and surrounding metropolitan areas.
The company currently operates the largest network of DC fast chargers for electric buses in Kenya and manages the largest electric bus fleet in East Africa, positioning it as a key player in the country’s shift toward sustainable public transport.
