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U.S. Electric Vehicle’s Power Use Exceeded Uganda’s Total Electricity Generation in 2023
Plug-in Electric Vehicles in USA Consumed More Electricity than the Whole of Uganda in 2023.
Govt exempts electric vehicle makers from m Stamp Duty
Parliament has approved amendments to the Stamp Duty Bill, that will see companies involved in electric vehicle (EV)…
Mbarara City Gets First Electric Boda Boda Swap Station
By Mark Kawalya Uganda’s robust boda boda sector is on the brink of a significant environmentally friendly transformation.…
SafeBoda Re-enters Kenyan Market After 3-year pause
By Mark Kawalya SafeBoda, the Ugandan startup known for its bike-hailing services, has made a return to the…
GOGO, Watu Hit 1,000 Electric Motorcycles Sold in Uganda Milestone
By Mark Kawalya GOGO, and its financing partner Watu have recently marked a significant achievement. Through their partnership,…
Uganda 2024 Global Passport Strength Rankings Improve
By Mark KawalyaThe recent release of the 2024 Global Passport Index reveals new rankings for different passports worldwide.…
Uber Rolls Out its First Africa Electric Bike Fleet in Kenya
By Mark Kawalya Uber has introduced an electric motorbike service in Kenya, the first of its kind for…
Ugandan Mobility Fintech Asaak Expands into Latin America with Acquisition of Flexclub
By Mark Kawalya Uganda’s mobility-focused fintech company, Asaak, has completed the acquisition of FlexClub, marking its expansion into…
The Rise of Boda-bodas as an Economic Driver for Ugandan Youth
By Mark Kawalya Although Africa has enjoyed about 25 years of sustained economic growth with a steady rise…
Uganda Airlines Launches Mobile App to Ease Ticketing
By Mark Kawalya Uganda Airlines, the national carrier, has launched a mobile app that will enable users to…