The UK has invested in Uganda’s electric mobility future through financing provided to Zembo, a leading e-mobility company in Uganda.
The funding, provided by UK Innovate and the Private Infrastructure Development Group, aims to accelerate the adoption of electric motorcycles and other zero-emission vehicles in Uganda.
According to UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, the investment will support Uganda’s transition to greener mobility while creating new job opportunities.
During his recent visit to Uganda, Collins announced the launch of the UK-Uganda Growth Dialogue, a quarterly series of discussions aimed at increasing trade and investment between the two nations.
The UK’s investment in Uganda’s electric mobility future is expected to reduce carbon emissions and save the average boda driver $500 annually on traditional fuel and maintenance costs.
In addition to investing in electric mobility, the UK is also strengthening its partnership with Uganda in the areas of healthcare and aviation. Collins visited the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), which has a 35-year partnership with the UK and has pioneered breakthroughs in HIV/AIDS treatment and Ebola research.
The UK and Uganda have also launched direct flights between Entebbe and London Gatwick, the first in ten years. The direct flights are expected to enhance trade, tourism, and people-to-people links between the two countries.
“The introduction of direct flights between Entebbe and London Gatwick marks a pivotal moment in our efforts to deepen ties and foster mutual growth,” Collins said.
The UK’s investment in Uganda’s electric mobility future, combined with its strengthened partnerships in healthcare and aviation, demonstrates the UK’s commitment to building equal partnerships that support sustainable development and drive mutually beneficial economic growth.
