ULK Polytechnic Institute Students Master Electric Motorcycle Retrofitting
Kigali, June 23, 2025 – Students from ULK Polytechnic Institute came together at the UR–CST Campus for a one-day training focused on transitioning internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles to electric powertrains. The training organised by UR/College of science and Technology, Rwanda Electrical Motors Ltd (REM) and National Council of Science and Technology (NCST), empowered participants with rapidly evolving e‑mobility skills. Major highlights captured included: core e‑mobility concepts, comprehensive component knowledge, safety and maintenance protocols, environmental & socio-economic insights.
The course concluded with a discussion on how e-mobility supports environmental health, public well‑being, and economic opportunity.
By the end of the workshop, students and other participants had mastered core principles of electric powertrains, developed side-by-side comparisons with ICE motorcycles, attained essential safety competencies for high-voltage systems and gained insights into the environmental, health, and socio-economic impacts of e‑mobility, Twahirwa Marie Martine, a year 3 construction technology student at UPI reflected, “Understanding how to convert and maintain electric bikes gives me the tools to drive sustainable transport in our communities.”
This initiative marks a significant milestone for both ULK Polytechnic Institute and Rwanda’s transition toward e‑mobility. Graduates equipped with retrofitting and technical skills will help scale locally driven solutions in green transportation, fueling jobs, cleaner air, and climate-smart innovation.
As a hub of technical education and innovation, ULK Polytechnic Institute aims to prepare students to lead in sustainable technologies. With practical training such as this, the institute remains at the forefront of equipping graduates to shape Rwanda’s green economy.
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