President Yoweri Museveni has today launched “Bingwa ‘’ a locally made three-wheeler multipurpose vehicle, manufactured by Kevoton Motions Engineering Ltd with the assistance of Kiira Motors Uganda.
The trike, named Bingwa, a Swahili word meaning 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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President launched the trike during the 61st National Independence Day Celebrations held in Kitgum District today amidst cheers
The trike, which is specific for farmers, can transport farmers goods, including water pumps and electricity generators with irrigation pumps.
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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.
The Bingwa trike cost Shs 28 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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