By East African Gazette
As the 2023 Uganda’s International Trade Fair (UGITF) continues to boost, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) has introduced a three-wheeler vehicleBingwaon the market.
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The trike which is specific for farmers and will enable farmers to transport their goods, including pump water and generate electricity with irrigation and electricity generation capabilities.
The trike, named Bingwa, Swahili for champion, is a product of a group of self-trained innovators from the informal sector led by Rogers Mubiru under their company Kevoton Motions Engineering Ltd.
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The engine casting was made at the John Lugendo Foundry in Kibuye in Kampala. Bingwa is powered by a 0.8 litre 2-stroke engine with a potentially higher power-to-weight ratio compared to traditional 4-stroke engines making it fuel efficient and easy to maneuver.
speaking while launching it today in the International Trade Fair Lugogo Dr Monica Musenero, the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) said this a great innovation by self-trained innovators saying President Yoweri Museveni the Country mark 61st independence on 9 October in Kitgum District and then flag off ceremony held at the Kiira Motors Vehicle Plant in Jinja where the trike was built.
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According to Musenero, Bingwa, the three-wheeler commonly known as Tuk-Tuk can transport 1,000kg of goods, pump 6,000 litres of water per hour for irrigation and generate 6kW of electricity every hour, thereby solving some of the farmers and rural households’ most immediate challenges.
“The STI Secretariat under the Office of the President provided a grant to Kevoton Motions through the National Research and Innovation Program (Innovation Fund) for the domestic manufacture of a 3-in-1 trike for mobility, water pumping and electricity generation. Kiira Motors incubated and supported Kevoton Motions to bring their idea to life” she noted
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Musenero noted that 90% of the population lives in rural areas while 80% of the households are involved in agriculture. According to the Uganda National Population and Housing Census of 2014. However, only 2.9% of the households use irrigation on at least one plot for the first season and 2.4% for the second season. Just 19% of households are estimated to have access to electricity for lighting on the backdrop of an electricity distribution access of 51%.
Cost of Bingwa
The Bingwa trike will cost Shs28 million, lower than what one would spend if they were to buy an ordinary tuk-tuk, water pump, and a power generator. The Bingwa Trike uses diesel.
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UGITF is the premier business development event in East Africa which offers an unrivaled opportunity to showcase your products and engage with your customers. Previous exhibitors have reported increases in their sales following the exposure provided by the trade fair.
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The 2023 UGITF is running under the theme of “Driving Manufacturing and Trade Efficiency through Digital Transformation and Innovation”.
This year’s fair will officially open its doors from 3rd to 10th October, 2023 and is expected to attract over 350,000 show goers.
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The 2023 trade fair has already received confirmed participation from countries like Italy, Egypt, India, and Kenya and will, for the first time, feature a dedicated matchmaking and networking drive to create linkages between participating companies.
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East African Gazette gives an insight of what happen in 2023 International Trade fair day in pictures
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