Experts hail Chinese e-mobility technology as Kenya advances green transportation

STORY: Experts hail Chinese e-mobility technology as Kenya advances green transportation SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the electric vehicle exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEX WACHIRA, Principal secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HEZBON MOSE, Chair of the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JIT BHATTACHARYA, CEO of BasiGo, a Kenyan startup STORYLINE: Technology experts lauded China's electric mobility (e-mobility) technology at the just-concluded Kenya Power E-Mobility Conference as Kenyans continue to embrace green modes of transport. The conference brought together more than 200 delegates, including government officials, donors, and e-mobility experts from across the globe, to review innovative and transformative solutions to decarbonize the transport sector. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEX WACHIRA, Principal secretary in the Minis

Chinese brands lauded at electric vehicle conference in Kenya

STORY: Chinese brands lauded at electric vehicle conference in Kenya SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HEZBON MOSE, Chair of the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JIT BHATTACHARYA, CEO of BasiGo 4. STANDUP 2 (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DAVID MUNENE, Businessperson in Nairobi STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter "The electric vehicle conference has drawn the attention of many people here in Nairobi, the Kenya capital. According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), there is an increased number of registered e-vehicles from 2022 to 2023 and according to the e-mobility association, currently, there are about 4,000 e-vehicles in this country, including motorbikes, cars, and even motorcycles. Evidently here at the exhibition, the Chinese brands seem

China-made electric buses gain popularity in Rwanda

STORY: China-made electric buses gain popularity in Rwanda SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the electric buses 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOREEN ORISHABA, Managing Director of BasiGo Rwanda 3. various of the electric buses 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): INNOCENT UMUHOZA, Driver with BasiGo 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Kinyarwanda): FRANK NKOTAMYI, Electric bus passenger STORYLINE: China-made electric buses have renewed public transportation in the Rwandan capital of Kigali, winning the hearts of local residents with their eco-friendly and convenient riding experience. BasiGo, a Kenya-based company importing electric buses from China, has worked with three public transport company operators in Rwanda. Benefiting from the increasing popularity of these electric buses in Rwanda, BasiGo has witnessed a surge in orders since it started a pilot service roughly three months ago. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOREEN ORISHABA, Managing D

RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINESE-BUILT ELECTRIC BUSES-BASIGO

RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINESE-BUILT ELECTRIC BUSES-BASIGO

(240326) -- KIGALI, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 19, 2024 shows electric buses at a charging station in Kigali, Rwanda. Chinese manufacturers of electric buses have set BasiGo, a Kenya-based company, on course toward its business sustainability but also the start of a significant role in advancing Rwanda's transition to greener transportation. It is roughly three months since BasiGo launched pilot electric buses in public transport in Kigali, Rwanda's capital, in collaboration with city authorities, following their successful introduction in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-built electric buses winning over Rwandan market" (Photo by Atulinda Allan/Xinhua)

RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINESE-BUILT ELECTRIC BUSES-BASIGO

RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINESE-BUILT ELECTRIC BUSES-BASIGO

(240326) -- KIGALI, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker charges an electric bus at a charging station in Kigali, Rwanda, March 19, 2024. Chinese manufacturers of electric buses have set BasiGo, a Kenya-based company, on course toward its business sustainability but also the start of a significant role in advancing Rwanda's transition to greener transportation. It is roughly three months since BasiGo launched pilot electric buses in public transport in Kigali, Rwanda's capital, in collaboration with city authorities, following their successful introduction in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-built electric buses winning over Rwandan market" (Photo by Atulinda Allan/Xinhua)

RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINESE-BUILT ELECTRIC BUSES-BASIGO

RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINESE-BUILT ELECTRIC BUSES-BASIGO

(240326) -- KIGALI, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 23, 2024 shows an electric bus on the street in Kigali, Rwanda. Chinese manufacturers of electric buses have set BasiGo, a Kenya-based company, on course toward its business sustainability but also the start of a significant role in advancing Rwanda's transition to greener transportation. It is roughly three months since BasiGo launched pilot electric buses in public transport in Kigali, Rwanda's capital, in collaboration with city authorities, following their successful introduction in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-built electric buses winning over Rwandan market" (Photo by Atulinda Allan/Xinhua)

RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINESE-BUILT ELECTRIC BUSES-BASIGO

RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINESE-BUILT ELECTRIC BUSES-BASIGO

(240326) -- KIGALI, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 23, 2024 shows an electric bus on the street in Kigali, Rwanda. Chinese manufacturers of electric buses have set BasiGo, a Kenya-based company, on course toward its business sustainability but also the start of a significant role in advancing Rwanda's transition to greener transportation. It is roughly three months since BasiGo launched pilot electric buses in public transport in Kigali, Rwanda's capital, in collaboration with city authorities, following their successful introduction in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-built electric buses winning over Rwandan market" (Photo by Atulinda Allan/Xinhua)

China shares sustainable urban development experience with Africa

STORY: China shares sustainable urban development experience with Africa DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of electric buses used as shuttles at the UN-Habitat assembly 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOSES NDERITU, Chief Revenue Officer, BasiGo 3. various of driver and passengers 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BETTY, Passenger 5. various of China-built, electric-powered light rail project in Nigeria 6. various of Africa 7. various of Chinese-built hydropower plant in Zambia 8. various of green park in Ethiopia 9. Maimunah Mohd Sharif at the UN-Habitat assembly 10. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MAIMUNAH MOHD SHARIF, Executive director, United Nations Human Settlements Program STORYLINE: These shuttle buses traveling back and forth during the second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi were probably eye-catching. The electric buses were provided by Kenya's startup BasiGo. It assembles buses locally by using parts

Chinese EV maker assists Kenya in transition toward green mobility

STORY: Chinese EV maker assists Kenya in transition toward green mobility DATELINE: June 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of electric bus 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MOSES NDERITU, Chief Revenue Officer, BasiGo STORYLINE: BasiGo, a Kenyan electric bus company, is showcasing its locally-assembled electric buses at a low-carbon e-mobility showcase activity during the ongoing second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly in Nairobi. BasiGo is the first company in Kenya to launch electric buses. It assembles buses locally by using parts which are designed by Chinese EV maker BYD. Moses Nderitu, Chief Revenue Officer of BasiGo, said it's urgent to start tackling issues related to climate change or pollution in Kenya. He added that cooperating with Chinese companies helps a lot in his company's development. SOUNDBITE (English): MOSES NDERITU, Chief Revenue Officer, BasiGo "We are at a point whereby we can no longer ignore what's going on in the world with c

Kenya promotes electric buses for environmental protection

STORY: Kenya promotes electric buses for environmental protection DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:05 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of electric bus 2. STANDUP (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MOSES NDERITU, Chief Revenue Officer, BasiGo STORYLINE: A Kenyan electric bus company has cooperated with Chinese EV maker BYD to take electric buses to the streets of Nairobi, hoping to contribute to Kenya's efforts to cope with climate change. Under the partnership between BasiGo and BYD, 17 electric buses have been put into operation in Nairobi. STANDUP (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter "Kenya's transport system is slowly transitioning to the use of electronic vehicles. This particular station can charge up to six buses at a time. Mostly, public transport contributes to 40 percent of the air pollution in the city, according to BasiGo. The use of electric vehicles is expected to reduce this pollution significantly and more so reduce transport costs, a

KENYA-NAIROBI-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION-ELECTRIC BUSES

KENYA-NAIROBI-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION-ELECTRIC BUSES

(230605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A driver from BasiGo drives an electric bus in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 3, 2023. The World Environment Day falls on June 5. In order to cope with climate change and protect the ecological environment, Kenya has made great efforts to promote the operation of electric buses and has introduced relevant policies to promote emission reduction. According to BasiGo, a Kenya electric bus company that cooperated with Chinese car company BYD, 17 electric buses have been put into operation and the annual carbon emission of electric buses is only about 3 tonnes, which is much lower than the 60 tonnes of diesel buses. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

KENYA-NAIROBI-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION-ELECTRIC BUSES

KENYA-NAIROBI-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION-ELECTRIC BUSES

(230605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A conductor from BasiGo collects fare on an electric bus in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 3, 2023. The World Environment Day falls on June 5. In order to cope with climate change and protect the ecological environment, Kenya has made great efforts to promote the operation of electric buses and has introduced relevant policies to promote emission reduction. According to BasiGo, a Kenya electric bus company that cooperated with Chinese car company BYD, 17 electric buses have been put into operation and the annual carbon emission of electric buses is only about 3 tonnes, which is much lower than the 60 tonnes of diesel buses. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

KENYA-NAIROBI-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION-ELECTRIC BUSES

KENYA-NAIROBI-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION-ELECTRIC BUSES

(230605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 3, 2023 shows an electric bus operating in Nairobi, Kenya. The World Environment Day falls on June 5. In order to cope with climate change and protect the ecological environment, Kenya has made great efforts to promote the operation of electric buses and has introduced relevant policies to promote emission reduction. According to BasiGo, a Kenya electric bus company that cooperated with Chinese car company BYD, 17 electric buses have been put into operation and the annual carbon emission of electric buses is only about 3 tonnes, which is much lower than the 60 tonnes of diesel buses. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

KENYA-NAIROBI-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION-ELECTRIC BUSES

KENYA-NAIROBI-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION-ELECTRIC BUSES

(230605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member from BasiGo cleans an electric bus in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 2, 2023. The World Environment Day falls on June 5. In order to cope with climate change and protect the ecological environment, Kenya has made great efforts to promote the operation of electric buses and has introduced relevant policies to promote emission reduction. According to BasiGo, a Kenya electric bus company that cooperated with Chinese car company BYD, 17 electric buses have been put into operation and the annual carbon emission of electric buses is only about 3 tonnes, which is much lower than the 60 tonnes of diesel buses. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

KENYA-NAIROBI-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION-ELECTRIC BUSES

KENYA-NAIROBI-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION-ELECTRIC BUSES

(230605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 3, 2023 shows an electric bus operating in Nairobi, Kenya. The World Environment Day falls on June 5. In order to cope with climate change and protect the ecological environment, Kenya has made great efforts to promote the operation of electric buses and has introduced relevant policies to promote emission reduction. According to BasiGo, a Kenya electric bus company that cooperated with Chinese car company BYD, 17 electric buses have been put into operation and the annual carbon emission of electric buses is only about 3 tonnes, which is much lower than the 60 tonnes of diesel buses. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

KENYA-NAIROBI-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION-ELECTRIC BUSES

KENYA-NAIROBI-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION-ELECTRIC BUSES

(230605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member from BasiGo directs an electric bus into a charging station in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 2, 2023. The World Environment Day falls on June 5. In order to cope with climate change and protect the ecological environment, Kenya has made great efforts to promote the operation of electric buses and has introduced relevant policies to promote emission reduction. According to BasiGo, a Kenya electric bus company that cooperated with Chinese car company BYD, 17 electric buses have been put into operation and the annual carbon emission of electric buses is only about 3 tonnes, which is much lower than the 60 tonnes of diesel buses. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

KENYA-NAIROBI-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION-ELECTRIC BUSES

KENYA-NAIROBI-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION-ELECTRIC BUSES

(230605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A conductor from BasiGo welcomes a passenger to take the electric bus in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 3, 2023. The World Environment Day falls on June 5. In order to cope with climate change and protect the ecological environment, Kenya has made great efforts to promote the operation of electric buses and has introduced relevant policies to promote emission reduction. According to BasiGo, a Kenya electric bus company that cooperated with Chinese car company BYD, 17 electric buses have been put into operation and the annual carbon emission of electric buses is only about 3 tonnes, which is much lower than the 60 tonnes of diesel buses. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

KENYA-NAIROBI-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION-ELECTRIC BUSES

KENYA-NAIROBI-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION-ELECTRIC BUSES

(230605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member from BasiGo cleans the dust for an electric bus in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 2, 2023. The World Environment Day falls on June 5. In order to cope with climate change and protect the ecological environment, Kenya has made great efforts to promote the operation of electric buses and has introduced relevant policies to promote emission reduction. According to BasiGo, a Kenya electric bus company that cooperated with Chinese car company BYD, 17 electric buses have been put into operation and the annual carbon emission of electric buses is only about 3 tonnes, which is much lower than the 60 tonnes of diesel buses. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

Kenya turns to Chinese-made electric buses for green transition

STORY: Kenya turns to Chinese-made electric buses for green transition DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:37 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of electric buses 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUTORO SIFUNA, Marketing manager, BasiGo 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BETTY KILONZO, Passenger 5. various of electric buses 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHRISTOPHER MUIA, Chairman, Matatu Owners Association STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua correspondent "This is a typical day in the roads of Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. I am standing at a roundabout in one of the main highways where thousands of cars ply this route on a daily basis, producing a great amount of carbon emissions, which makes the introduction of electric buses and cars that have zero tailpipe emissions a key stepping stone to cleaner air, decarbonization and fighting climate change." To reduce carbon emissions, Kenya is experiencing a massive transition from fo

Chinese-made buses help Kenya's transport system greener

STORY: Chinese-made buses help Kenya's transport system greener DATELINE: July 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of electric buses 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WARREN ONDANJE, Vice president, Association for Electric Mobility and Development in Africa 3. various of electric buses 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WARREN ONDANJE, Vice president, Association for Electric Mobility and Development in Africa 5. various of electric buses 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SAMUEL KAMUNYA WAWERU, Head of Business Development, BasiGo 7. various of electric buses 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MOSES NDERITU, Chief Revenue Officer of BasiGo STORYLINE: Warren Ondanje, the vice president of the Association for Electric Mobility and Development in Africa (AEMDA), said that Kenya is experiencing a big shift in the use of electric vehicles. He said through partnerships with China, Kenya can benefit from technology transfer in e-mobility. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WARREN ONDANJE, Vice president, Assoc