The Undersecretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Stephen Kyaterekera held a meeting with representatives of two German e-mobility Companies, Hofer Powertrain (Stuttgart, Germany) and Faissner Petermeier Fahrzeugtechnik AG (Munich).
Mr. Kyaterekera who represented the Permanent Secretary was flanked by Uganda’s Ambassador to Germany, Steven Mubiru.
The undersecretary who welcomed the guests to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was informed that the German companies deal in e-mobility, battery making, brake-by-wire systems and other advanced car technologies that can benefit both Kiira Motors and National Enterprise Corporation(NEC).
He assured them of the Uganda government's support, encouraging them to investment in Uganda.
He invited them to take the opportunity to explore Uganda, one of the world’s most amazing tourism destinations.
The officials from the two e-mobility companies were led to Uganda by Ambassador Mubiru on an official visit meant to explore the country's level of technological advancement with an aim of identifying gaps for technology transfer and capacity building.
The cooperation of the German companies with Uganda's institutions is expected to revolutionalise the country's creative spirit, especially in e-mobility.