{"id":130,"date":"2024-04-18T12:06:59","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T12:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfaokenya.co.ke\/news\/?p=130"},"modified":"2024-04-19T06:21:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T06:21:08","slug":"kenyas-first-dedicated-high-volume-assembly-line-for-electric-buses-at-kenya-vehicle-manufacturers-kvm-thika","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cfaokenya.co.ke\/news\/kenyas-first-dedicated-high-volume-assembly-line-for-electric-buses-at-kenya-vehicle-manufacturers-kvm-thika\/","title":{"rendered":"Launch of Kenya\u2019s First E-Bus Assembly Line at Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM), Thika by Investments, Trade, and Industry Cabinet Secretary- Hon. Rebecca Miano, EGH"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are honored to have been part of the launch of Kenya\u2019s first dedicated high volume assembly line for electric buses at Kenya Vehicle Manufactures KVM, Thika.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event marked a significant milestone in our journey towards sustainable transportation solutions. During the event, CS Rebecca Miano, EGH flagged off the first two E9 Kubwa buses that have been assembled at KVM. BasiGo has already completed the assembly of two E9 Kubwa buses that are specifically designed for the Kenyan PSV market. Citi Hoppa and Super Metro being the first operators to receive locally assembled electric buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The establishment of this assembly line underscores CFAO Kenya\u2019s commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship. By manufacturing electric buses locally, we are not only promoting clean energy initiatives but also creating opportunities for job creation and economic growth in the Kenya and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" data-id=\"132\" src=\"https:\/\/cfaokenya.co.ke\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/215A4236-56-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfaokenya.co.ke\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/215A4236-56-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cfaokenya.co.ke\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/215A4236-56-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfaokenya.co.ke\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/215A4236-56-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cfaokenya.co.ke\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/215A4236-56-1536x1005.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cfaokenya.co.ke\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/215A4236-56-2048x1340.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/cfaokenya.co.ke\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/215A3669-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfaokenya.co.ke\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/215A3669-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cfaokenya.co.ke\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/215A3669-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfaokenya.co.ke\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/215A3669-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cfaokenya.co.ke\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/215A3669-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cfaokenya.co.ke\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/215A3669-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are honored to have been part of the launch of Kenya\u2019s first dedicated high volume assembly line for electric buses at Kenya Vehicle Manufactures KVM, Thika. 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