Rolling out of Kenya’s first lot of electric buses courtesy of BasiGo Company.

My Ministry has developed an Automotive Policy to stimulate the assembly and manufacture of vehicles, with a specific focus on electric vehicles.

The Government recognises the critical role that investment such as BasiGo plays in driving economic growth, creating employment opportunities and improving the livelihoods of our citizens. We have therefore prioritised the creation of a conducive business and investment climate, with robust policies besides streamlining regulations and setting up strategic incentives aimed at attracting and retaining investors.

Local assembly, such as what we see here at Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) is of paramount importance to Kenya's economic development. By promoting local manufacturing, we not only stimulate industrial growth but also enhance technological advancement, skills development and value addition within our economy. 

The commendable partnership between BasiGo and KVM is Kenya’s first dedicated, high-volume assembly line for modern electric buses. I note with pride that as of March this year, BasiGo’s electric buses had driven over 1.5 million kilometers in Kenya, carried over 2.1 million passengers and side-stepped over 680 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

As you aim to deliver 1,000 locally assembled electric buses in the next three years and create 300 green manufacturing jobs in Kenya, my Ministry will endeavour to create a favourable business and investment environment in which we shall thrive together.  
As a nation, if we develop our abundant potential in renewable energy resources, such as solar and wind, we can establish Kenya as a hub for clean transportation technology in Africa and a leader in this sector across the entire world.