electric matatus Stories

What to check before boarding a matatu: Commuters share key insights
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 04, 2025

Some Saccos are notorious for reckless driving and poor service, while others are praised for discipline, reliability, and professionalism. The Sacco...

Epra boosts Kenya’s EV revolution by removing charging cap
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Under the current framework, EV operators enjoy special tariffs of Sh8 per kWh during off-peak hours and Sh16 per kWh during peak hours.

Mombasa electric bus firm suspends operations after staff threatened
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 31, 2025

The suspension has left the company counting heavy financial losses, with officials estimating millions of shillings lost since the shutdown.

Kenya rolls out first intercity electric matatus in major green transport push
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 24, 2025

The vehicles will be offered through BasiGo’s Pay-As-You-Drive lease model, designed to ease the cost burden on matatu operators transitioning to elec...

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