BasiGo and Rubis Partner to Expand EV Charging Network Across Kenya

The future of mobility in Kenya just took another significant step forward.

Electric bus provider BasiGo has partnered with Rubis Energy Kenya to expand fast-charging infrastructure along Kenya’s key transport corridors, making electric vehicle (EV) travel more practical for businesses, fleet operators, and everyday motorists. The first public charging station is already operational in Sabaki, Athi River, with additional stations planned for Meru, Nanyuki, and Nyeri.

While this development is exciting for EV owners today, it signals something much bigger for the automotive industry as a whole.

Kenya’s Electric Mobility Revolution Is Accelerating

For years, one of the biggest concerns surrounding electric vehicles has been charging accessibility. As EV adoption continues to rise, reliable infrastructure becomes just as important as the vehicles themselves.

The partnership between BasiGo and Rubis directly addresses this challenge by creating a growing network of public fast-charging stations capable of serving passenger vehicles, buses, vans, trucks, and commercial fleets. With support for both CCS2 and GB/T charging standards, the infrastructure is designed to accommodate a wide range of electric vehicles entering the Kenyan market.

This is more than an infrastructure project – it is another milestone in Kenya’s journey toward sustainable mobility.

Why This Matters to the Automotive Industry

The automotive sector is evolving faster than ever.

Manufacturers are introducing new electric models, governments are developing cleaner transport policies, investors are backing green mobility, and consumers are becoming increasingly interested in sustainable transportation solutions.

As charging networks expand, the barriers to EV ownership continue to shrink, opening new opportunities for:

• Vehicle manufacturers

• EV technology providers

• Charging infrastructure companies

• Fleet operators

• Financial institutions

• Insurance providers

• Component suppliers

• Renewable energy businesses

These are exactly the kinds of innovations reshaping the future of transportation across East Africa.

A Glimpse of What to Expect at Kenya Motorshow 2027

At Kenya Motorshow 2027, visitors won’t simply view vehicles – they’ll experience where the automotive industry is heading.

The show’s dedicated E-Mobility Zone will showcase electric vehicles, charging technologies, battery innovations, and future mobility solutions from industry-leading brands. Alongside the exhibition, the Automotive Summit will bring together manufacturers, policymakers, investors, engineers, and mobility experts to discuss the technologies transforming transport across the region.

Developments such as the BasiGo–Rubis partnership demonstrate why conversations around electric mobility have become essential rather than optional.

Opportunities for Exhibitors

For companies operating within the automotive ecosystem, industry momentum creates an ideal opportunity to position their brands before a highly targeted audience.

Whether your business specializes in:

• Electric vehicles

• Charging infrastructure

• Automotive technology

• Parts and accessories

• Fleet management

• Lubricants and energy

• Insurance and vehicle finance

• Commercial transport solutions

Kenya Motorshow provides direct access to buyers, distributors, fleet operators, government stakeholders, investors, and thousands of automotive enthusiasts under one roof.

Join us at Kenya Motorshow 2027, taking place 2–4 April 2027 at KICC, Nairobi. Reserve your stand today and be part of the conversation shaping East Africa’s automotive future.

 

By Daniel Wanderi | Kenya Motorshow