Hi, welcome to Tech This Evening, an After-Work Tech Newsletter from Techparley Africa. Sure, there is a lot to unpack right now. Sit back, while I walk you through.
Top Story: DRIVE100: Techparley to Support 100 Tech Startups with Media Publicity. Apply Now
Techparley Africa has launched an ambitious initiative, Drive100, aimed at spotlighting 100 promising tech startups across Africa with free, high-impact media coverage this quarter.
Startups and tech-enabled businesses seeking to scale their reach and attract investors have until October 15, 2025 to apply for this exclusive feature.
“We’re on a mission to showcase the stories of 100 startups at different stages of growth, highlighting their triumphs, challenges, and lessons learned,” Techparley Africa said in a statement on the program website.
“By sharing your story, you’ll not only inspire others but also attract potential investors, partners, and customers.”
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On Startup Spotlight:
How BasiGo Is Turning Kenya into a Hub for Electric Public Transport with 1,000 Buses
Nairobi-based electric mobility startup, BasiGo, has unveiled plans to deploy 1,000 battery-powered buses across Kenya by 2027.
According to reports, so far, the company has assembled 53 buses locally, with another 27 currently in production at its new facility in Thika, about 50 kilometers north-east of Nairobi.
Built in partnership with Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM), the plant is the country’s first dedicated electric bus assembly line and part of a KES 3.5 billion ($27 million) investment. By 2026, BasiGo says it expects output to rise to 20 buses per month.
“BasiGo has built a deep understanding of E-Bus requirements for the Kenyan market,” the company’s co-founder and CEO, Jit Bhattacharya, said in a recent statement.
Quadri Adejumo brings you all the details. Read here.
Also Read:
AI in Africa: How Yamify’s Launches to Put African Developers at the Heart of the AI Boom. Yakub Abdulrasheed brings us the details, here.
Quote of the Day:
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke.
Thank you for joining me yet again this evening. Stay safe, and see you tomorrow for the next tech newsletter.
Best, Quadri
