Uganda To Showcase Her Innovations At National E-Mobility Expo 2025 Scheduled For September

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The National E-Mobility Expo 2025 has brought various stakeholders together The National E-Mobility Expo 2025 is slated for September 18-19, 2025 at the state-of-the-art Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja.Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, made the revelation on Thursday at Next Media Park, Naguru, during the launch of the launch of the National E-Mobility Expo 2025.The expo unites policy ambition, scientific excellence, collective ecosystem action, and the power of talent into one resounding national statement: Uganda setting the pace, we are driving our future, together.Launching the Expo, Dr. Musenero noted that this iconic event is the ignition point of a bold, homegrown movement to reimagine how Ugandans move, build, and innovate.“This Expo is a clarion call to action, a convergence of ideas, investment, and ingenuity. It is here that we showcase our transformative journey, from promise to impact in the economy as we elevate homegrown solutions and position Uganda at the forefront of Africa’s green mobility movement,” she said.With e-mobility now a strategic priority in NDPIV, the Expo is a rallying call to every citizen, engineer, policymaker, development partner, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs to contribute to a shared vision of sustainable transportation, economic empowerment, and climate resilience.Building on the resounding success of the inaugural E-Mobility Expo 2024, the National E-Mobility Expo 2025 is a powerful call to collective action. Under the theme, “Powering Innovation, Accelerating Industrialization, and Shaping Africa’s Green Future,” the Expo is designed to be a crucible of collaboration, where every stakeholder plays a vital role in positioning Uganda as a net source of e-mobility solutions across the continent.The launch event itself was a testament to this collaborative spirit, convening a high-level ensemble of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Development Partners, Industry Captains, Financial Institutions, Academia, Influential Media, and the Public. The day kicked off at 11:00 AM with an invigorating 5KM E-Cycling Expo, led by Mr. Guillaume Chartrain, Deputy Head of Delegation of the European Union to Uganda. This dynamic showcase spotlighted the critical link between e-mobility and public health, demonstrating how electric bikes contribute to healthier lifestyles and foster more inclusive urban transport systems.Throughout the Launch, attendees were immersed in a vibrant program: an insightful Expo video showcased the salient accomplishments of the e-Mobility Ecosystem; the e-Mobility Outlook Report 2024, presented by the Head Mobility Bureau, Office of the President, offered cutting-edge insights into the Ecosystem’s Value Delivered to the Customer and Development Impact in 2024; powerful remarks were delivered by key partners, including Mr. Kin Kariisa, CEO of Next Media Group and Chairman of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), and Mr. Guillaume Chartrain, Deputy Head of Delegation of the European Union to Uganda, underscoring the broad support for this initiative; a poignant Poem Presentation, “The Future is Green, the Future is Now” inspired collective imagination; and a captivating Creative Interlude featuring a Saxophone Masterpiece provided a moment of artistic reflection.This launch event was a prelude to the main National E-Mobility Expo 2025, slated for September 18-19, 2025, at the state-of-the-art Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja.Building on the success of our inaugural edition, which attracted over 300 participants from Uganda and around the globe, the upcoming Expo promises to be an even more impactful platform.According to the E-Mobility Outlook Report 2024, Uganda has mobilized over $160 million in investment, built capacity to produce 10,000 electric vehicles annually, and established more than 160 charging and swapping stations nationwide.Speaking at the same event, Paul Isaac Musasizi, the CEO, Kiira Motors Corporation, described the National E-Mobility Expo 2025 as  a spirited affirmation of Uganda’s resolve to pioneer a cleaner, smarter, and more inclusive tomorrow.“It marks a profound shift from passive aspiration to active transformation. Here, we are not change fans and analysts, we are engineering it, scaling it, and living it. This is the heartbeat of a nation on the move. We are now architects of a future only we can define, and like every great movement, ours began with a spark,” Musasizi said.He added that Uganda’s electric vehicles are unique because they are tailored for local terrain, local needs, and local economies. They offer affordability without compromise, efficiency without pollution, and mobility without dependency.“For our customers, this means lower transport costs, cleaner air, and greater reliability. For entrepreneurs, it means new business models, franchise opportunities, and access to fiscal space that was previously out of reach. The Kayoola EVS buses, for example, are moving people while unlocking enterprise value, enabling operators to reinvest in service quality, expand routes, and create jobs,” he said.He added: “…From just 13 electric two-wheelers in 2019 to nearly 2,800 in 2024, with local content participation reaching 40%, we are witnessing the rise of a domestic manufacturing base. Battery packs, charging infrastructure, and vehicle components are increasingly made in Uganda, fuelling industrial growth, skills development, and energy security.”The post Uganda To Showcase Her Innovations At National E-Mobility Expo 2025 Scheduled For September appeared first on Business Focus.