The School of the Nations has acquired its first electric school bus from BasiGo, becoming the first school in Kenya to electrify its student transport fleet.
BasiGo has delivered the first of 11 electric vehicles to the Nairobi-based institution as it moves to convert its entire transport fleet to electric during 2026. The initiative forms part of the school’s broader approach to sustainability and environmental education.
Dr Hwaock Im, Principal of the School of the Nations said:This bus is a practical investment in both student well-being and the future. It provides clean, quiet transport for our learners while helping us reduce emissions. More importantly, it allows our students to see sustainability in action, not just in textbooks, but in their daily commute. By adopting electric transport, we are showing them that the future they study is one we are actively building.
The first vehicle in operation is a 25-seat electric bus manufactured by BYD. Imported by BasiGo in 2023, the bus has been operating within Nairobi’s public transport network for the past three years. According to the company, it has demonstrated durability and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
BasiGo has introduced a refurbishment programme to make electric buses more affordable. Through this initiative, previously deployed public transport electric buses are restored to near-new condition before being supplied to institutions. The company says the approach enables organisations that may not be able to purchase new vehicles to access electric transport at a lower cost.
Jit Bhattacharya, Chief Executive and Co-Founder of BasiGo, said:We are so proud to partner with School of the Nations as they lead Kenya into the new era of clean, electric student transport. Forward-looking institutions like the School of the Nations are proving that clean mobility is not just viable, but practical and scalable across new sectors. Schools in particular represent a strong and sustainable market for second-hand electric buses, enabling institutions to access clean transport solutions at a lower cost while extending the productive life of these vehicles.
The initial electric bus will be joined by 10 BasiGo Ma3E electric vans in the coming months. BasiGo will also install charging infrastructure on the school’s grounds, provide access to charging at its depots, and offer maintenance services to support the fleet’s operations.
The transition positions the School of the Nations as an early adopter of electric student transport in Kenya, at a time when interest in low-emission mobility is increasing across the country.
