Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has praised electric mobility company Spiro for its contribution to Uganda’s economy, saying the firm has invested more than $25 million in the country within 18 months of operation.
Nabbanja made the remarks during a visit to the company’s assembly facility at Namanve Industrial Park, where she toured the plant and assessed the progress of its investments.
She said the company’s work aligns with the government’s e-mobility strategy, which aims to promote electric motorcycles and vehicles as a cleaner and more affordable mode of transport.
“The government is committed to supporting investments that promote environmentally friendly transport. Electric mobility is key to improving our environment and reducing transport costs,” Nabbanja said.
She lauded the company for creating employment opportunities for young people, noting that about 2,000 youths have been employed in different roles, including motorcycle assembly and other technical fields.
“I commend the company for employing young people and equipping them with practical skills in assembling motorcycles and other technical areas,” she said.
Nabbanja also urged manufacturers operating in Uganda to begin producing spare parts locally instead of importing them.
She said local manufacturing would create more jobs and help the country retain foreign exchange that is currently spent on imports.
“I encourage companies assembling electric vehicles to start manufacturing their own spare parts locally. This will increase employment opportunities and boost our economy,” she said.
Nabbanja also asked investors to take advantage of Uganda’s natural resources, especially iron ore, which she described as among the best in the world.
Meanwhile, Bruce Mucunguzi, the country director of Spiro Uganda, said the company is prioritising the use of local content in its operations.
He said the company is working towards sourcing more raw materials locally as part of its long-term plan to manufacture motorcycles that are fully made in Uganda.
“As a brand, we prioritise local content by ensuring that most of the raw materials we use are locally sourced,: Mucunguzi said.
Spiro is among the companies investing in electric mobility solutions in Uganda as the government pushes for cleaner transport technologies and the growth of local manufacturing.
