Uganda’s push for clean transport took a major step forward as Energy Minister Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa and European Union Ambassador Jan Sadek toured Gogo Electric charging and battery swap stations in Kampala on Wednesday.
Nankabirwa said the government is finalizing a new electricity tariff specifically for e-mobility to make charging more affordable and attract more riders to electric motorcycles.
She also announced tax waivers and flexible payment options to make locally manufactured electric boda bodas more accessible.
“We want a tariff that encourages people to shift to e-mobility,” the minister said. “By 2026, all boda bodas in Kampala should be electric.”
The minister added that over 240,000 new electricity connections have been made under the World Bank-funded Electricity Access Scale-Up Project, ensuring that charging infrastructure reaches even remote areas.
Ambassador Sadek praised the government’s commitment, noting that the European Union has invested more than €2.5 million in Uganda’s e-mobility sector through the Electrify program, which has already created 250 jobs and aims to put 27,000 new electric motorcycles on the road.
“EU climate finance is not just a check; it’s a catalyst for cleaner streets, new jobs, and inclusive growth,” Sadek said.
The partnership between Uganda and the EU seeks to expand the network of battery swap stations across the country, reduce carbon emissions, and build a model for green mobility across Africa.