Somali social enterprise eBajaaj is converting petrol tuk tuks to electric power in Mogadishu, with 20 vehicles already on the road and a target of 5,000. Founders Fadumo Ahmed and Hassan Mumin brought the project to COP31 in Antalya to find investors. Each conversion costs $2,500, paid by eBajaaj, while drivers pay a $4 daily subscription for battery swaps and charging at solar-powered depots. The electric tuk tuks use swappable batteries with a 120 km range and are automatic, which makes them easier for women and drivers with disabilities to operate. The founders say drivers can save on fuel and maintenance, though local banks have been reluctant to finance the technology in a fragile market. The team is looking for climate finance and investment partners to scale the model beyond the current fleet.
