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A zembo battery swamping station in Nakawa. PHOTO: PC Tech Magazine

A zembo battery swamping station in Nakawa. PHOTO: PC Tech Magazine

Battery Swapping vs. Fast Charging for Electric Motorcycles in Uganda

byJean Ruth Komugisha

September 24, 2025

Riders pictured riding in karamoja. PHOTO: Discover Karamoja/Kara Tunga

Riders pictured riding in karamoja. PHOTO: Discover Karamoja/Kara Tunga

Barriers to e-Mobility Adoption in Rural Uganda

byJean Ruth Komugisha

April 11, 2025

A technician pictured assembling the Zembo e-motorcycle, adding its battery on to it. PHOTO: Zembo

A technician pictured assembling the Zembo e-motorcycle, adding its battery on to it. PHOTO: Zembo

OP-ED: Why Can’t Electric Motorcycle Riders Buy Their Own Batteries?

byJean Ruth Komugisha

February 3, 2025

Uganda's electric motorcycle industry is poised for exponential growth, driven by innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to positive change. Pictured is a Spiro electric motorcycle. COURTESY PHOTO

Uganda's electric motorcycle industry is poised for exponential growth, driven by innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to positive change. Pictured is a Spiro electric motorcycle. COURTESY PHOTO

OP-ED: Who Powers Uganda’s EV Motorbike Business

April 30, 2024

Shegun Adjadi Bakari, the CEO of SPIRO and partner at the African Fund for Transformation and Industrialization (L), Gen. Katumba Wamala, Minister of Works and Transportation (2nd Left) shake hands after signing MoU to deploy electric bikes in Uganda.

Shegun Adjadi Bakari, the CEO of SPIRO and partner at the African Fund for Transformation and Industrialization (L), Gen. Katumba Wamala, Minister of Works and Transportation (2nd Left) shake hands after signing MoU to deploy electric bikes in Uganda.

SPIRO, Gov’t Sign MoU to Deploy Electric Motorbikes to Reduce Harmful Emissions

April 3, 2023

Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza pictured trying out the Zembo electric bike a new Tier in the SafeBoda App while SafeBoda co-founder; Ricky Rapa Thomson (right) looks on. COURTESY PHOTO / SafeBoda

Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza pictured trying out the Zembo electric bike a new Tier in the SafeBoda App while SafeBoda co-founder; Ricky Rapa Thomson (right) looks on. COURTESY PHOTO / SafeBoda

SafeBoda Introduces EV Tier: Advancing E-Mobility and Sustainability

April 30, 2024