Zenj Motors Electric Motorcycles

Key Achievements

  • Over 30 Electric Cars Sold
  • 10+ Boda-Bodas in Sales
  • Growing Partner Network Across Uganda
  • Comprehensive Training Programs

Our Story

Zenj Motors was founded with a bold vision: to transform Africa's mobility landscape through affordable, sustainable electric vehicles and innovative asset financing solutions.

We recognized the urgent challenges facing Africa's transportation sector - rising fuel prices, limited financing options for riders and SMEs, high maintenance costs, and the pressing need for sustainable mobility solutions.

Today, Zenj Motors stands at the forefront of Uganda's electric mobility revolution, offering a comprehensive ecosystem that includes electric vehicle sales, asset financing and lease-to-own programs, a robust maintenance network, and rider and technician training programs.

Our Mission & Vision

Guiding principles that shape our journey towards sustainable mobility

Our Mission

To accelerate Africa's transition to clean, affordable and inclusive mobility for people and planet. We provide sustainable electric mobility solutions that empower communities, create economic opportunities, and contribute to environmental sustainability through comprehensive training and partnerships.

Our Vision

To be Africa's leading social enterprise in the electric mobility sector, pioneering green transportation solutions that drive inclusive growth, financial inclusion, and sustainable development across the continent.

Organizational Structure

Our leadership team and organizational framework driving sustainable mobility in Africa

Zenj Motors Organizational Structure
Current Leadership (Executive)
Current Advisors (Non-Executive)
Planned Roles (12-24 Months)

Leadership Team

Advisory

Board / Advisory Oversight

Provides strategic guidance, governance oversight, and ensures organizational accountability.

Non-Executive

Finance & Investment Advisor

Guides financial strategy, investment readiness, capital structuring, and investor engagement.

Non-Executive

Human Capital & OD Advisor

Advises on talent strategy, leadership development, governance, performance management and organizational culture.

Executive

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Leads vision, strategy, partnerships, fundraising and enterprise growth.

Executive

Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer (CSIO)

Leads strategy, innovation, impact integration, partnerships and impact measurement.

Executive

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Oversees day-to-day operations, internal systems, process optimization and cross-functional execution.

Planned

Chief Technology Officer / Head of Engineering

Leads EV technology, battery systems, product development, supplier vetting, quality and safety standards.

Planned

Head of Product & User Experience

Drives product-market fit through user research, feedback loops, pricing and continuous product improvement.

Planned

Head of Operations & Supply Chain

Manages sourcing, logistics, supplier relationships, cost optimization and local assembly/manufacturing readiness.

Advisor/Consultant

Regulatory & Compliance Lead

Manages regulatory approvals, safety compliance, environmental standards and engagement with transport & energy authorities.

Planned

Head of Sales & Strategic Partnerships

Leads revenue growth, fleet partnerships, institutional sales, government & city engagements and market expansion.

Planned

Impact & ESG Lead

Oversees impact measurement, ESG reporting, climate metrics and alignment with investor and donor reporting requirements.

Note: Planned roles will be onboarded in phases as the company scales and funding milestones are achieved.

Our Core Values

Our Purpose

Accelerating Africa's transition to clean, affordable and inclusive mobility for people and planet.

People Centered

We design for communities and empower livelihoods.

Sustainable

We build green mobility solutions for a cleaner future.

Inclusive

We drive access, affordability and equal opportunities.

Impact Driven

We measure what matters and create lasting value.

Meet Our Team

Passionate individuals driving our mission forward

Shafiq Kakeeto

Shafiq Kakeeto

Co-Founder & CEO

Entrepreneur passionate about clean mobility, financial inclusion, and sustainable African transport solutions.

Racheal Monica Achen

Racheal Monica Achen, Msc-MD

Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

Strategic, impact-driven development and innovation practitioner with over ten years of experience designing technology-enabled, systems-level solutions across youth development.

Husnah Natukundah

Husnah Natukundah

Human Capital & OD Advisor

Human resource specialist with over 20 years of experience in talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational culture.

David Mugabe

David Mugabe, MBA

Finance & Investment Advisor

Finance, Investment, and Banking professional with deep understanding of impact investing and SME development in financial inclusion and agribusiness in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Ready to Join the Electric Mobility Revolution?

Contact us to learn more about our vehicles, financing options, and partnership opportunities.

info@zenjmotors.com +256 752 514 466