Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | African electric mobility company Spiro has secured a landmark $215 million equity investment to accelerate the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) and battery-swapping infrastructure across the continent, positioning the company among Africa’s leading clean energy and transport platforms. The funding round attracted support …
Read More »Union, Spiro launch “Zuukuka” campaign to push electric boda bodas and clean air agenda
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The United Boda-Boda Riders Cooperative Union on Thursday partnered with Spiro to launch a nationwide clean air campaign dubbed “Zuukuka – Make the Smart Move,” aimed at accelerating the transition from petrol-powered motorcycles to electric boda bodas in Kampala. The campaign was launched at the UMA Multipurpose Hall in Lugogo against growing concern …
Read More »Spiro secures $50million to accelerate Africa’s electric mobility expansion
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Spiro, Africa’s largest electric mobility company and a pioneer in battery-swapping infrastructure, has raised $50 million in debt financing to accelerate the expansion of its clean transport network across the continent. The funding round was backed by African Export- Import Bank, Nithio and Africa …
Read More »Spiro Uganda, Union launch partnership ahead of nationwide Boda Boda football league
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In another initiative aimed at transforming Uganda’s transport sector by promoting accessible and sustainable electric mobility solutions, Spiro Uganda and the Union Sports Club have launched a sports partnership ahead of the nationwide Boda Boda Football League. The league aims at empowering riders and strengthening community …
Read More »Dubai retreat maps electric expansion of Uganda’s transport sector
Dubai, UAE | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The United Boda-Boda Riders Cooperative Union has outlined plans to expand its electric mobility and financing model beyond boda-bodas into Uganda’s taxi and bus sectors, following a two-day international leadership retreat held in Dubai over the weekend. The retreat, which coincided with the Union’s first anniversary, …
Read More »NOVA Microfinance and Spiro partner to accelerate access to clean transport
In a move to advance sustainable mobility and economic empowerment, NOVA Microfinance, a leading provider of inclusive and green financial services, has partnered with Spiro, a pioneer in electric mobility solutions. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NOVA Microfinance Partners has partnered with Spiro to boost the financing of e-mobility in Uganda’s …
Read More »Jumia partners with Spiro to launch electric bike deliveries in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jumia, Uganda’s leading e-commerce platform, has teamed up with electric mobility company Spiro to introduce a fleet of electric bikes for deliveries in Kampala, a move aimed at cutting carbon emissions and promoting sustainable urban transportation. The initiative marks a major milestone in Jumia’s …
Read More »Gov’t sets up EV charging station at Amber House
The e-mobility sector will be private sector-led with the government supporting the policy aspects. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy has put up two public electric vehicle charging stations in Kampala. The stations located at Amber House along Kampala are part of efforts to support the electric …
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