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End the Mining-Only Mindset: How Africa Can Benefit from its Critical Minerals

In addition to Toyota setting up shop in Durban, South Africa, to assembly hybrid EVs from “semi-knocked down” imported vehicles and Uganda’s Kiira Motors converting internal combustion engine-powered buses into EVs, a small industry of EV motorcycle manufacturers has cropped up in Rwanda, Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa

December 20, 2023

President Museveni Okays Mining of Lithium in Ntungamo

Museveni also assured them of a ready market for the lithium batteries. “I welcome you and support you, please go ahead and make the batteries. We can link you up with Kiira Motors which is making our electric vehicles to buy the batteries from you,” Museveni said.

December 20, 2023

President Museveni Assures Investors of Ready Market for Locally Manufactured Lithium Car Batteries

I welcome you and support you; please go ahead and make the batteries. We can link you up with Kiira Motors, which is making our electric vehicles, to buy the batteries from you,” President Museveni said.

December 20, 2023

Museveni gives UK investors nod to mine lithium in Ntungamo

We can link you up with Kiira Motors which is making our electric vehicles to buy the batteries from you

December 20, 2023

Made by Kiira Motors: Fascinating facts about the Busoga royal wedding carriage

According to the Busoga Kingdom Prime Minister, Joseph Muvawala, the carriage was shaped like a boat “to represent Lake Victoria, River Nile and Lake Kyoga that flow around of Busoga.”

December 20, 2023

Africa Industrialization Day: Celebrating Past, Present & Future of African Industry

Some of these companies include Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) in Nigeria, Wallyscar in Tunisia, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) in Uganda, Birkin Cars and Optimal Energy Joule in South Africa, Giad Auto in Sudan, NamX in Morroco, and Mobius Motors in Kenya.

December 20, 2023

Uganda capable of producing electric vehicles by 2040 – experts

Currently, the pioneers of e-mobility in Uganda include Zembo, Bodawerk, and Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC).

December 20, 2023

Robinah Nabbanja Unveils The KaCyber Go Card

Launched at this year’s National Science Week, the KaCyber Go Card, Uganda’s first contactless transport card is an initiative of KaCyber Technologies, a transportation technology company, in partnership with Kiira Motors Corporation with facilitation from the Government of Uganda.

December 20, 2023

Uganda Introduces Cashless Bus Payments with KaCyber Go Card

Passengers riding Kiira Motors’ electric buses in Uganda will no longer need cash as the country launches a new payment system called KaCyber Go Card.

December 20, 2023

Uganda collects trash as Sweden builds roads to charge electric cars

The overall objective is to “decarbonise” or simply clean the country from emissions that caused and still cause climate change.

July 20, 2023

Rejoice, for the Ugandan ghosts will soon have nowhere to hide

If the school greening is sustained, Ugandan ghosts will at least have no hiding place in non-human hosts. Good things are happening as our environment gets better.

July 20, 2023

Secession by flooding: How rain is dividing up our good country Uganda

So, travelling from Masaka to Jinja by road, which is a distance of 208 kilometres, will take up most of the day, yet a ferry would take a couple of hours (and by speedboat, less).

July 20, 2023

Behold, the 4IR is passing us by as we sell off minerals that fuel it

Many studies have shown that Africa is a net transferor of wealth to the developed countries. Africans can even buy technology from the Black-led South Africa, which USA is currently requesting not to sell weapons to Russia!

July 20, 2023

Uganda’s expiration pandemic: Expired courses, drugs, brains…

Now the borrowers are running back to the older expired lenders, as the expired debt pendulum swings back and forth ceaselessly. The borrowers themselves are exhausted with expiration and are even rumoured to be going to commercial money lenders next.

July 20, 2023

Pan-Africanist Ruto should push continental trade, payment system

t feels good to hear our fellow East African, Kenya’s president William Ruto, urging all central (and commercial) banks on the continent to sign up onto the Pan-African Payments and Settlements System, PAPSS, to “liberate themselves from reliance on the dollar”.

July 20, 2023

Africa’s lithium and cobalt shall not be thrown away like trash!

Some Africa countries that struck oil around the same time are not as prepared as their Middle Eastern counterparts for the post-oil era.

July 20, 2023

West won’t ask us to stop digging debt holes, they give us the drills

Look at the source of the Nile — the source of civilisation! Uganda does not market it to Egyptians and Sudanese, whose very livelihood and prosperity is Nile-based.

July 20, 2023

Why e-mobility could make or break East African economies

So far, Kiira Motors has developed four Kayoola electric buses, which can go for up to 300 kilometres on a single charge, which makes them ideal for urban operations in a city like Kampala, where at least 10 percent of Ugandans reside.

July 20, 2023

Media is a key stakeholder in championing Uganda’s innovations- STI Minister Dr. Musenero

The meeting was attended by KMC Board Executive Chairman , Prof. Sandy Stevens Tickodri-Togboa , CEO , Paul Isaac Musasizi , the STI Superintendent Value Chains Development, Dr. Cosmas Mukwirize and Bishop Joshua Lwere-who is the general overseer Association of Pentecostals and Evangelicals in Uganda among other

July 20, 2023

You can drive carbon-spewing car in Uganda but not without a bin

Anyhow, an optimistic cynic can argue that by imposing a stiff fine on driving a car without a dustbin, Nema will save the environment because, when you pull our numerous contraptions off the road on whatever pretext, you will stop air pollution in Uganda.

May 22, 2023

Greed is the spirit that directs you to steal from your country

If one is determined to make greed and theft a long-term career, they need to remember that however much you eat today, you will still be hungry tomorrow. Public servants and political leaders, and unfortunately from the evidence diplomats as well, need to be taught that humans are not pythons that can take weeks without eating after swallowing an antelope.

May 22, 2023

Uganda’s angry phone holder is moving State agents to action

Kampala’s boda boda got even more emboldened. Today, they race wildly on either side of the road, forcing oncoming cars and trucks to dodge them. The city roads look like a scene from a sci-fi horror movie.

May 22, 2023

For every successful woman there is a suffering little girl

Kampala is among the most polluted places on earth, thanks to the old, underserviced cars spending hours in traffic jams. So, the most dangerous place for one’s respiratory health is a Kampala street junction.

April 4, 2023

‘Mabati’ theft could be fuelled by ignorance, not kleptomania

But, being unaware of the dizzying millions of tonnes of iron in the soil, also unaware that half of the country’s electricity-generating capacity that would smelt the ore goes unconsumed though it has to be paid for, an underinformed minister perceives mabati as a valuable thing, worth risking one’s reputation for.

April 4, 2023

Greed is the spirit that directs you to steal from your country

But the problem in many modern African states, these patients with a hole in the tummy have several thousand supporters and arresting them can cost a ruling party support in their constituency.

April 4, 2023

Degree mania will accelerate the recolonisation of Africa

Many African graduates with useful skills prefer migrating to developed countries. Young Africans whose strength should have been used to work in their mines and industries using local materials are instead selling their ancestral land to go work as slaves in other lands.

March 20, 2023

The invisible hand of God is in control of the ‘coffins on wheels’

They build a coach that seems to run in the sky, with passengers sitting up there like sight-seeing tourists, leaving a cargo-holding space below the passengers and above the wheels level where sacks full of grain, boxes of soap, crates of beer and other things are carried during the journey.

March 20, 2023

After a hot love affair, what has Africa learnt from China?

Moving eastwards to Uganda, the country’s only international airport has for several years been undergoing some expansion and upgrading projects using a relatively small Chinese loan of $200 million.

March 20, 2023

Kampala authorities are lucky serial litigant Mabirizi is in jail

It is joked in some circles that if you are broke, just bandage your foot and limp to KCCA claiming to have fallen in an open manhole, threaten to sue and they’ll offer to settle out of court

March 20, 2023

How government of Uganda can solve its vehicle problem

Already, Kiira Motors has a plant nearing completion in Jinja. This would also create millions of jobs and kick off Uganda’s nascent automotive industry.

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March 20, 2023

MORE UGANDAN ENGINEERS TO BE REGISTERED, CERTIFIED BUT STANDARDS MUST BE MAINTAINED- DEPUTY SPEAKER TAYEBWA

“ In line with the theme of this year’s World Engineering Day, 2023 of “Engineering Innovation for a more Resilient World”, government has lined up programs and projects for implementation under the National Development Program-NDP-3.

March 20, 2023

10 man Vipers hold Horoya to register first point

The visitors were transported in the executive Kayoola Diesel Coach – one of Uganda’s premium products built by the country ‘s automakers Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC)

March 20, 2023

1. Urgently needed: city physical planner, Republic of Uganda

Stating things that need to be done in Uganda’s ten new cities for infrastructure, environment

February 20, 2023

3. With such impunity even usd30b can’t deliver smart Kampala

Questioning the value for money being borrowed to make a “smart” Kampala

February 20, 2023

Can electric bike revolution change the mindset of African youth?

Giving update on region’s e-mobility & govt’s offer to battery swapping operators

February 20, 2023

The seven secrets that have kept Museveni for 37 years

On the 37th NRM anniversary, summary of Museveni’s leadership attributes

February 20, 2023

Unifying Africa’s airspace is good; developing its railway network is even better

AU’s Single African Airspace initiative, its role, update and its benefits

February 20, 2023

Automotive industrial park, road toll technology can halve accidents on our roads

Lights don’t consume any fuel or batteries (for electric vehicles) when a car is in motion but many Ugandan drivers delay as much as possible to switch them on. Then, many others switch off the lights as soon as they think they can see a bit of the road in the early morning.

February 20, 2023

KAYUNGA DISTRICT COUNCIL APPROVES KIIRA MOTORS ECO-AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGY PARK MASTER PLAN

Kiira Motors acquired the land through public procurement and has a land title registered in the company names. The residents are excited about the new developments with the park expected to create jobs and lead to the development of the area.

February 20, 2023

President Museveni says government will promote the use of electric motorcycles and buses in the new year 2023

President Yoweri Museveni has said that government has got investors who are interested in swapping fuel engine boda bodas with electric motorcycles to mitigate the effects of the high fuel prices and also reduce pollution in Kampala city and other urban centers.

February 20, 2023

UGANDAN INNOVATORS NEED MENTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS

Uganda is actually full of these innovators. In Katwe and Kisenyi around Kampala, you will find lots of young people making all sorts of things — from wet welding machines, block making machines, popcorn machines, to automotive parts such as taxi seats, exhaust pipes and such other things. Many work in silos instead of working together. Many consider themselves the best and close the door to learning to improve their skills.

February 20, 2023

Why 2022 was good for Uganda’s automotive industry

In the year ending 2022 , Uganda has made significant strides in the development of its nascent automotive industry with government owned automakers Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) taking the lead by producing electric and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) buses.

February 20, 2023

2022 HAS BEEN A GOOD YEAR AS UGANDA TAKES GIANT STEPS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS NASCENT AUTOMATIVE INDUSTRY

n the year ending 2022 , Uganda has made significant strides in the development of its nascent automotive industry with government owned automakers Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) taking the lead by producing electric and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) buses.

February 20, 2023

Automaker Kiira banks on investors for its $2 billion city

Uganda’s automaker Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) is banking on regional and international investors for its ambitious $2 billion automotive city, dedicated to driving local content in its manufacturing value chain.

February 20, 2023

STI minister’s drive has given Uganda revolutionary vehicle

Uganda’s minister for Science, Technology, Innovation (STI) Dr Monica Musenero is a woman on a mission. An epidemiologist of renown who rose to international prominence during the Ebola epidemic in West Africa some years back, she returned home in time to be a key national adviser on handling the Covid-19 pandemic. When the worst of Covid was over a year ago, she was appointed STI minister, which is under the presidency.

February 20, 2023

Automotive industrial park, road toll technology can halve accidents on our roads

I know that Kiira Motors is already building testing facilities in Jinja for their vehicles but Kayunga can be another centre.

January 20, 2023

KAYUNGA DISTRICT COUNCIL APPROVES KIIRA MOTORS ECO-AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGY PARK MASTER PLAN

The AITP master plan was approved by the Kayunga District Council during a meeting that was held on 13th October 2022.

January 20, 2023

President Museveni says government will promote the use of electric motorcycles and buses in the new year 2023

Officials at Kiira Motors said the company is set to produce more buses – the Kayoola EVs- fully electric buses in the new year 2023.

January 20, 2023

UGANDAN INNOVATORS NEED MENTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS

The Science, Technology and Innovation secretariat which organized the meeting that I attended have started mentorship programs for these informal innovators and partnering them with others in the industry albeit with a bit of difficulty in getting such young people in the informal sector to appreciate systems.

January 20, 2023

UGANDAN INNOVATORS NEED MENTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS

On average a car has 30,000 parts which are made by hundreds of companies stationed all over the world. So the guys in Katwe or Abayita Ababiri who are trying to make cars or those in Mbarara who want to make helicopters don’t necessarily need to make everything.

January 20, 2023

Why 2022 was good for Uganda’s automotive industry

In the year ending 2022 , Uganda has made significant strides in the development of its nascent automotive industry with government owned automakers Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) taking the lead by producing electric and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) buses.

January 20, 2023

Kayunga to host Kiira Motors testing centre

Speaking during an extra-ordinary Kayunga District council meeting convened to approve the Kiira Motors Corporation master plan, Mr Albert Akovuku, the Kiira Motors Corporation director of production, said innovators will take their vehicles for testing at the facility whose construction would “commence soon”.

November 20, 2022

UNDP praises Uganda for Kiira Motors and drive to E-mobility

The pioneers of e-mobility in Uganda so far are Zembo, Bodawerk and Kiira Motors Corporation.

November 20, 2022

Museveni tells innovators to promote industries

“Kiira Motors Corporation is spearheading the transition with the manufacture of electric buses like the Kayoola EVS, which is currently operational on the Northern bypass and the Namboole- Busega route,” Dr Musenero said.

November 20, 2022

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI CALLS UPON UGANDANS TO BUY LOCALLY MADE PRODUCTS TO FOSTER ECONOMIC GROWTH

She also said that it was now government’s policy for all Ministries , Departments and Agencies to buy buses from Uganda’s automakers Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC).

November 20, 2022

Energy Ministry to ensure reliable supply of electricity for E-mobility sector

E- mobility in Uganda is being championed by companies such as Kiira Motors Corporation which is producing fully electric buses -the Kayoola EVS, Zembo and Bodawerk who produce electric motorcycles among others.

November 20, 2022

Cuba Seeks Support from Uganda’s Kiira Motors to Rescue Its Public Transport

The Cuban Ministry of Transport has formally written to Kiira Motors Corporation -KMC initiating a process that would see the Ugandan makers of modern electric vehicles help to create capacity to make such buses in Cuba.

November 20, 2022

USE STI TO SOLVE PROBLEMS AND SPUR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROSPERITY-PM NABBANJA

Among the leading exhibitor are Kiira Motors Corporation led by Prof . Sandy Stevens Tickodri- Togboa the Executive Chairman and Mr. Paul Isaac Musasizi the CEO. The company is showcasing its E- mobility technologies/products -including the Kayoola EVs (fully electric buses) and the Tondeka buses that were built in Uganda by Kiira Motors.

November 20, 2022

NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK 2022 KICKSOFF WITH POMP AS UGANDA SHOWCASES IT’S E-MOBILITY INNOVATIONS AND SPACE SCIENCE PROGRAM

EXCERPTKiira Motors is showcasing its products -the Kayoola Evs (fully electric vehicles ) and the charging system.

November 20, 2022

UGANDA IS IMPLEMENTING A BALANCED ENERGY MIX STRATEGY-MINISTER OKAASAI

Prof. Tickodri during a panel discussion called for an urgent review of university and other tertiary intuitions curricular to make it more practical oriented for students to get hands on skills to make them employable.

November 20, 2022

Another Endorsement: Works & Transport Minister Transported to Work on Electric Bus

General Katumba who joined about 60 other passengers aboard the Kayoola EVS, boarded the electric bus operated by Kalita bus company at Bweyogerere, along the Northern Bypass for the 14 kilometre stretch to Busega.

November 20, 2022

MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT COMMITTEE ON STI VISIT KIIRA MOTORS VEHICLE PLANT ,HAIL KMC AND NEC FOR WORKS WELL DONE

The over 20 MPS promised to support KMC in its efforts to grow Uganda ‘s Automotive value chain to ensure value addition, import substitution and export promotion as well as shifting from fossil fuels to the clean E-mobility solutions.

November 20, 2022

Deputy Speaker pledges Parliament support to Kiira Car Plant in Jinja

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has pledged Parliament’s support to the Kiira Motors Corporation that is currently constructing a vehicle plant at Jinja Industrial Park.

October 20, 2022

Dollar to watt? Uganda should pay for its imports with energy

The solution — manufacturing key industrial goods, including equipment like vehicles — is ongoing beyond talk and Uganda-designed and built electric buses have been taking to the road since 2019, so the needs-driven creativity of 1986 is back through manufacturing, beyond trade.

September 16, 2022

Is Ukraine-born inflation getting too hot? Let fuel thieves cool it

Although electric bikes are slightly more expensive than petrol ones, charging them from a domestic source is cheaper than using fuel.

September 16, 2022

Ugandans, adopt e-mobility and Kenya polls will pass unnoticed

So the spectre of a chaotic Kenya election this year, coming on top of skyrocketing fuel prices occasioned by the bizarre war in Europe hit us like, as our people would say, a boil growing on an elephantiasis-ridden organ. Caught in such a predicament, you cannot walk, let alone run. You have to devise different ways of locomotion. And that is what Uganda has done.

September 16, 2022

E-Busse statt Abgase-

Bisher galt E-Mobilität in Uganda eher als Spinnerei. Doch Präsident Museveni fing an, sie zu fördern. Nun zahlt sich das aus.

September 16, 2022

Kayoola EVS boasts of increasing passenger numbers

Paul Isaac Musaasizi, the Chief Executive Officer of Kiira Motors Corporation in an interview, told URN that the country is now moving at a good pace toward e-mobility, though the corporation needs some incentives from the government for effective operations.

September 6, 2022

Govt plans National Charging System for Electric Vehicles by 2030

By 2026, the government is looking at having at least 250 electric buses on the road served by at least 75 fast chargers, as well as 300,000 motorcycles. The efforts by Kiira motors corporation to roll out electric buses that are already plowing some routes like Bweyogere to Busega route offering public transport.

September 6, 2022

Experts urge govt to work on e-mobility laws

Previously, government has indicated that Uganda now has 28 e-mobility charging stations with some already established in the Kampala-Masaka e-mobility corridor

September 6, 2022

Kayoola Ev Boasts Of Increasing Passenger Numbers

On Sunday, Monica Musenero, the Minister of Science and Technology highlighted that the country is focusing on electrifying the public transport sector in the capital.

September 6, 2022

Uganda commissions 5 new locally produced buses

Kiira Motors Corporation is a state-owned enterprise established to add value to Uganda’s nascent automotive industry through technology transfer, contract manufacturing and supply chain localization.

September 6, 2022

Uganda plans investment to kickstart e-mobility

Uganda has announced investments of $50 million in electric mobility. The country’s automaker Kiira Motors Corporation has started producing commercial electric vehicles, including Africa’s first solar-powered bus.

August 31, 2022

Dream Come True! Uganda’s Electric Buses Enter Public Passenger Transport

the first ever electric bus to ferry passengers for public transport in Uganda and East Africa at large, pulled out of Bweyogerere stage on Jinja Road for a dry run on its historic route to Busega -on the major southern interchange of Kampala city, a 22 kilometre journey, and proceeded to Entebbe road up to Kawuku, giving a ride to early Sunday worshipers.

August 30, 2022

Kalita Bus Company Deploys Ugandan Made Kayoola Electric Buses in Kampala

Uganda Transportation Company Kalita Transporters has deployed Ugandan Made Kayoola Electric buses for the first time in Kampala to start transporting people.T

August 30, 2022

Minister Musenero unveils solution to high fuel prices, electric buses

These are the first ever electric buses in public transportation on African roads, says Musenero, adding that it is a blessing to Ugandans at such a time when Fuel prices are hiking transport fares.

August 30, 2022

Electric Vehicles in Uganda – Inside Kiira Motors Manufacturing Plant in Jinja

Uganda is shifting to electric mobility

August 25, 2022

President Museveni hails CAA for embracing e-mobility by deploying Kiira Motors’ Kayoola electric buses

The President acknowledged Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for embracing the Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) fully electric -Kayoola EVS buses that are transporting staff between Kampala and Entebbe .

August 25, 2022

KIIRA MOTORS AND LUWEERO INDUSTRIES LTD CARRY OUT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION WITH TONDEKA FOR FIVE BUSES BUILT IN NAKASONGOLA

Uganda’s automakers Kiira Motors Corporation LTD (KMC) together with Luweero Industries limited have carried out pre delivery inspection with Tondeka Bus Operators for 5 buses built in Nakasongola.

August 25, 2022

KCCA WORKING WITH CABINET TO SPEED UP THE INTRODUCTION OF A BUS RAPID TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN KAMPALA CITY

He said government has also engaged Kiira Motor Corporation (KMC) to manufacture electric buses in Uganda which will transport people in big numbers within and outside the city to reduce on the man hours and huge transport costs wasted in traffic jam.

August 25, 2022

MINISTERS GEN. KATUMBA WAMALA, MUSASIZI INSPECT THE KIIRA VEHICLE PLANT CALL FOR GOVT MINISTRIES AND AGENCIES TO FOLLOW PRESIDENT MUSEVENI DIRECTIVE TO BUY BUSES FROM KIIRA MOTORS

The two ministers were at the Kiira Vehicle Plant to follow-up on the progress so far made in construction of the facility which will be the largest in the East and Central African region producing at least 22 buses per day and 5,000 annually.

August 25, 2022

President Museveni wants a rapid shift to electric vehicles as a long-term solution to crude oil supply shocks

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has flagged an accelerated shift to electric vehicles and clean energy as a long-term solution to deflect the soaring costs of oil and gas caused by the war in Ukraine.

August 25, 2022

DENIS JJUUKO: Kabaka’s refurbished Rolls Royce shows Uganda’s automotive potential

The automotive industry is a catalyst for overall development due to the practical skills that people adopt. A car on average has 30,000 parts made by many different smaller companies in the automotive value chain.

August 25, 2022

Uganda to Manufacture Electric Cars to Resolve Escalating Fuel Prices

The Kayoola EVS is the market-entry product of Kiira Motors Corporation. The Kayoola EVS is a Fully Electric, Low Floor City Bus specifically designed for Urban Mass Transportation.

August 25, 2022

Museveni’s electric buses, the dreams versus reality

Museveni said the KMC boss told him that that an electric bus uses Shs360 per km which is almost five times cheaper than a similar fossil fuel bus which uses Shs1, 600 per km

August 25, 2022

Kiira Motors Visit

Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) is an Automotive Manufacturing Company incorporated by the Government of Uganda and Makerere University to champion value addition in the Domestic Automotive Industry for job creation and diversification of the economy.T

August 25, 2022

High Fuel Prices Drive Half of Uganda’s Buses Off the Road

Of the over 80 operational bus companies in the country, at present not more than 60 are still in operation, and the situation has escalated since January, leading to the grounding of nearly half of the one thousand passenger buses in the country.

August 12, 2022

Ministers Snubbed MPs’ Fuel Prices Stabilization Meeting

The government through the Ministry Of Science and Technology has been investing in electric mobility, through Kiira Motors Corporation -KMC. The company which is owned 96% by MOST and 4% by Makerere University, has so far designed, but and put on the road four fully electric buses -Kayoola EVs – the first of which hit the road in December 2019 and was deployed in the Civil Aviation Authority.

August 12, 2022

Task ahead of East Africa’s best brains in Arusha august House

The EAC would be the world model for clean energy transportation, since all the resources required for this are within the region. We trust that the realisation of these dreams will be accelerated by the new energy of the cream team starting work in Arusha next month.

August 12, 2022

Trillions in Busoga gold? How about we bank oil billions first?

We were still trying to figure out what $10 trillion in our newfound fortune means in terms of a brand new car for every family, everybody going abroad for medical attention not only a few hundred lucky ones, all Ugandan kids going to school abroad instead of being taught by our hungry teachers always complaining over salaries, planes becoming our new taxis, Europeans coming to work as our shamba boys and housegirls when bang! Another stupendous fortune.

August 12, 2022

High fuel prices force half of Uganda’s buses off the road

The first two electris buses in Uganda, the Kayoola electric buses have been on the road for over two years. They have each clocked about 50,000 kilometres while mostly deployed in the Civil Aviation Authority to ply the Airport – City route

July 14, 2022

Uganda: We Are On the Right Course, Says Museveni As Uganda Reads Shs48 Trillion Budget

The president cited the Kira electric vehicle plant that has started producing buses and other vehicles that he said is funded solely by government funds

July 14, 2022

Uganda Railways buried before it is officially pronounced dead

The museum appropriately comes at a time when all the news about Uganda Railways smells of death.

June 27, 2022

Parenting and Corruption

Like the children who don’t want to know where the money for chocolate and school abroad comes from, the parents do not want to know where money in the Treasury comes from.

June 27, 2022

Coffee was bad for Ugandans but good for Europeans’ health

Participants had not yet read the book but from their contributions, it was clear that the author’s message will land on fertile ground of the already converted, as they were all angry with the death of the producer cooperative societies and the proliferation of the new consumers’ societies known as Saccos whose members clamour for handouts from the government — to enhance consumption.

June 27, 2022

UGANDA’S JAS MANGAT LEADING IN PEARL OF AFRICA RALLY AS FMU PARTNERS WITH KIIRA MOTORS TO OFFER SHUTTLE SERVICES ON THEIR KAYOOLA ELECTRIC BUSES

Uganda’s flagship automakers -Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) partnered with the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of Uganda (FMU) to offer shuttle services for the rally drivers in the Kayoola EVS – the fully electric buses made in Uganda.

May 4, 2022

Minister Dr Musenero hails Kiira Motors as Kayoola Coach returns on maiden international trip to Naivasha

The minister made the remarks on Sunday night at Lugogo Mall while receiving delegates who had attended the 97th Rotary District Conference in Naivasha Kenya and had traveled on the Kayoola Diesel Coach (KDC), a luxurious long haul bus.

May 4, 2022

Mozambique President Nyusi hails Uganda as Museveni explains his special relationship with FRELIMO

He later went to Luwero Industries at Nakasongola where he interacted and received a presentation from General Muzeyi Sabiti the GM of Luweero Industries in which he talked about the different Productions Lines, Joint Venturess and Partnerships of Luweero Industries which including ProHeli the MRO Plant for Helicopter, Kyoga Dynamics- the JV for Commercial Explosives, Strait the JV for Armoured Vehicles, KMC partnership for Electric and Diesel Buses, Oxygen and Nitrogen Plant, amongst other Productions Lines at LIL.

May 4, 2022

Dr. Muvawala leads National Planning Authority team to tour the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja

Uganda’s automotive industry development champions – Kiira Motors are now taking orders to produce buses for the local , regional and continental markets .

April 19, 2022

KIIRA MOTORS’ KAYOOLA ELECTRIC BUSES TO TRANSPORT VISITING DJIBOUTI NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM AHEAD OF THEIR MATCH WITH SOUTH SUDAN ON SUNDAY AT KITENDE

Uganda ‘s footbal federation Fufa has partnered with Kiira Motors Corporation and hired the Kayoola EVS -fully electric bus to transport the visiting Djibouti national soccer team during their four day stay in the country .

April 19, 2022

US MISSION TO LINK KIIRA MOTORS TO USA AUTOMAKERS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF UGANDA’S AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Two American officials from the US Embassy in Kampala have visited the Kiira Motors Vehicle plant and pledged to link Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC)- Uganda’s Automotive Industry captains to USA automakers in a bid to support the development of Uganda’s nascent Automotive Industry.

April 19, 2022

KMC on Money and Markets Show

NTV visits the Kiira Vehicle Plant Site

April 19, 2022

The Ugandan Kayoola Bus

A ride on the Kayoola Diesel Coach

April 19, 2022

Disorder has been the order of the day in Kampala since 1972

Right now, the kings of Kampala jungle haven’t finished reading the book about integrating traffic issues. Our urban lions have read several scattered books but have not read one that consolidates all aspects of traffic management and planning.

April 19, 2022

African oil producers better start thinking of life without oil exports

Take a look at the invisible exports like tourism and labour, which have been earning a lot of money for the East African countries, for example. During the Covid-19-inspired lockdowns that saw the entire civil aviation industry close down for months across the globe, people learnt to live without leisure travel.

April 19, 2022

Protect and plant trees, they’re designated as homes of spirits

The least responsible Ugandans can do is to avoid cutting of trees and when they must, they should very visibly and loudly plant other trees to show the people the way.

April 19, 2022

4)March 27th: The Birthday all Ugandans should mark

But then, as far as green mobility is concerned, Ugandan engineers have been early starters, far ahead of most of Africa. Not only are they designing and building the electric buses in close collaboration with the national military, the Kiira Motors Corporation plant at Jinja is nearly complete.

April 19, 2022

Fuels prices cannot rise forever

But now the fares inevitably have to keep rising, however angelic the attitude of the taxi men has become — thanks to the skyrocketing fuel prices. But like the taxi fares and attitudes, there will come a limit beyond which the fuel dealers won’t be able to squeeze the Ugandan customer any further.

April 19, 2022

Whatever Tamed Kampala’s Taxi Men Will Tame Fuel Dealers Too

It is interesting how the laws of science, of commerce and even of social customs can be somehow similar. In science they talk of action triggering equal and opposing reaction.

April 19, 2022

Ambassadors to market Uganda’s Kiira motors vehicles

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commissioned Uganda’s heads of missions abroad to market Kiira Motors Corporation locally made vehicles.

March 22, 2022

UGANDA’S AMBASSADORS TO PROMOTE KIIRA MOTORS VEHICLES IN REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked Uganda’s ambassadors to promote and market Kiira Motors Corporation locally made vehicles in the regional ,continental and global vehicles markets estimated to hit 19 Trillion USDs.

March 22, 2022

Ambassadors to Promote Kiira Motors

Paul Isaac Musasizi, the Kiira Motors chief executive officer says that foreign missions can act as stopover centers for sourcing international markets to absorb the newly manufactured vehicles.

March 22, 2022

Ambassadors to Market Uganda’s Kiira Vehicles

Bagiire says that they will liaise with Kiira Motors officials to design marketing communication manuals, fully equipped with detailed information about the plant and the Ugandan-made vehicles.

March 22, 2022

Govt asks diplomats to market Kiira cars

Musasizi said foreign missions should act as stopover centers for sourcing international markets for Kiira Motors products that include the fully electric Kayoola EV buses.

March 22, 2022

When reinventing the wheel brings more harm than good

But while the fuel crisis could be the first time every Ugandan directly feels the brunt our bureaucratic ineptitude, the costly tendency to reinvent the wheel seems to be becoming our fulltime occupation.

March 7, 2022

Five things African leaders should think about doing for our continent

If the biggest and most expensive deposits of the world’s most wanted raw materials are in Africa, why doesn’t Africa sell those deposits and fund its development? If only DR Congo has those resources, why doesn’t the AU urge their outgoing chairman to sell and lend to the other African countries?

March 7, 2022

Banks have done everything to deny Ugandans access to capital

Suruma explains how donors made the young NRM government over three decades back, to castrate the national banks, the central bank, Uganda Development Bank, Uganda Commercial Bank and Uganda Cooperative Bank.

March 7, 2022

MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENTIAL AFFAIRS VISIT KIIRA MOTORS PLANT IN JINJA URGE UGANDANS TO BUY BUSES MADE IN UGANDA

Uganda’s automotive industry development captains – Kiira Motors are now taking orders to produce buses for the local, regional and continental markets.

March 7, 2022

MILES 4 SMILES MOTOR VEHICLE ENTHUSIASTS TOUR KIIRA MOTORS VEHICLE PLANT IN JINJA

The Miles 4 Smiles has over 200 members countrywide who each offer their relevant expertise in achieving the noble cause of charity. They were received at the plant by a team of Kiira Motors officials led by the Director of Sales and Marketing, Mr. Allan Muhumuza.

March 7, 2022

Kiira Motors, PSFU partner to train Ugandans

The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) will use its Young Africa Works programme to skill about 300,000 young Ugandans to be ready to take up jobs in the country’s budding car production industry, new boss, Stephen Asiimwe has said.

February 2, 2022

We lost chance to clear boda, taxi, VIP menace on Kampala roads

It would be fine if this was a rare occurrence but, alas, it happens a hundred times a day, for there is no knowing how many people are entitled to indulging in such illegal conduct, given the lack of system in the (mis)managed city.

January 20, 2022

What makes a town a city: The official edict or its behaviour?

Besides, Uganda itself has been an early starter in developing e-mobility, having had electric buses on the road for two years now.

January 20, 2022

DR Congo gets EAC ministers’ nod to join the bloc, shall we celebrate?

7. All seven EAC members can just develop one power dam at Inga Falls to produce all teh electricity they will need for all their factories, homes railways and vehicles as teh world automakers speed up teh outlawing of fuel-burning vehicles.

January 20, 2022

Reuters team visits ahead of UK-Africa

Paul Musasizi, the executive director of Kiira Motors, said: “We have production capacity for 5,000 buses annually; buses that are environmentally friendly given that we use electricity. Our buses are already being hired by private companies and plying Kampala’s roads. We are working with the President to ensure the fulfilment of the vision of Uganda producing for the greater Africa demand of 10 million vehicles by 2030, according to a World Bank study. We want to be participants in this market.”

January 20, 2022

THE ELETRIC VEHICLES REVOLUTION: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SHOULD SET UP CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE AND PASS THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY POLICY

In Uganda -Kiira Motors Corporation the state enterprise and industry captains in the development of the country’s nascent automotive industry has been at the forefront of developing E-mobility technologies that has resulted in the deployment of electric vehicles -the Kayoola fully electric buses which are now offering shuttle services for employees of the Uganda Civil Aviation authority.

January 20, 2022

KIIRA MOTORS EMBARKS ON SKILLING UGANDANS AHEAD OF MASS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION OF VEHICLES NEXT YEAR

At least 50 new KMC staff are now undergoing an intensive skills training program at Luwero Industries in Nakasongola where Uganda’s automakers are building buses for the local and regional markets.

December 8, 2021

Unlocking Uganda’s traffic gridlock starts with resetting leaders’ minds

A Ugandan scholar has come up with a new diagnosis for what afflicts his country, making it one of the poorest despite having many resources that include experts in different fields of development.

December 7, 2021

Era Free of Fossil-Fuel Powered Vehicles Comes into Focus at COP26

In Uganda, Kiira Motors Corporation is working with Tondeka Metro, RentCo Africa, and Golden Dragon to produce and deploy 1,030 Buses by mid-2022, 50 of which will be Electric.

December 7, 2021

Ugandan warriors fighting the climate war in different armies

Two Ugandan women warriors fighting the same war, different ways. One turns 25 on November 15, the other is more than twice her age.

December 7, 2021

Climate ‘sinners’ worship profits; Africa wants to be let to ‘sin’ too

The Popes actually declared destruction of the environment a sin. But the big oil producers and sellers listen to profits, not prophets.

December 7, 2021

UK’S TRADE ENVOY TO UGANDA LORD POPAT IN KAMPALA TO DISCUSS FUNDING FOR KIIRA VEHICLE PLANT

Lord Popat a Conservative Party member -in teh UK’s Upper Chamber of Parliament – is in teh country to represent UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government that is impressed by teh developments undertaken by Kiira Motors corporation (KMC) and are convinced that teh development of teh local automotive industry value chain is key for Uganda’s industrial agenda.

December 2, 2021

Environment Ministry Develops Tools to Guide Climate Change Mainstreaming

Ssemambo adds that the Climate Change Department has now developed tools that will aid technocrats at all levels to include an aspect of climate change mitigation and adaptation into planning, decision-making and investment.

December 2, 2021

Kisenyi, Kawempe Have the Worst Air Quality in Kampala- Report

The report attributes the high AQI readings to several human, economic and social activities especially vehicular emissions during traffic congestion, dust from unpaved roads and grain mills.

December 2, 2021

We have a lot of faith, ‘leta spray’ so that God solves our problems

Well, at least in many churches congregations got to hear a call in Swahili (not our favourite language) to use sanitiser sprays, one measure for curbing the spread of coronavirus thus: “Leta spray!” (let us pray), at which command whoever is poised to lead the next prayer is given a sanitiser spray for the microphone.

December 2, 2021

Uganda’s land belongs to us all, but we are now worried about it

But things have been happening in the past two decades and now, everyone is scared about land. Even those who are not interested in land are worried because of the hard words flying around that look like they may precipitate major political confrontations in the near future.

December 2, 2021

COVID -19 PANDEMIC HAS PROVED UGANDA’S ECONOMIC RESILIENCE -PRESIDENT MUSEVENI

Among the prominent ones to exhibit included Makerere university working wif Uganda ‘s automakers -Kiira Motors Corporation are in the last stages of putting on the market a local made medical ventilator called Bulamu to facilitate the fight against the Covid -19 pandemic .

December 2, 2021

UGANDA SET FOR THE BIGGEST SCIENCE INNOVATORS’ AWARDS 2021

Although many Ugandan innovations supported by President Yoweri Museveni for over t wo decades now- have not survived teh “valley of death” to commercialization , Uganda’s automakers and champions of teh green mobility technologies in Africa – Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) is one shining example dat Ugandan Innovators can have their products commercialized and cement Uganda’s industrial revolution.

December 2, 2021

Uganda Innovation Awards Nominees Live Pitch Ideas to Judges ahead of the Awards ceremony on November 10th

Minister Dr. Musenero said she was impressed by the interest exhibited by Ugandans to compete for the first Uganda innovation awards and the diversity in the applications received, with the youngest innovator being nine years old.

December 2, 2021

UGANDANS SALUTE KIIRA MOTORS ,ZEMBO AND IUEA FOR SUCCESSFULLY STAGING UGANDA’S FIRST GREEN MOBILITY INDUSTRIAL VALUE CHAIN MOTOR PARADE IN KAMPALA

Excited Ugandans lined the streets of Kampala and witnessed the first -colorful -green mobility industrial value chain motor parade.

December 2, 2021

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI HAS CALLED UPON UGANDAN SCIENTISTS TO INNOVATE FOR IMPORT SUBSTITUTION AND EXPORT PROMOTION

President Museveni reiterated his determination to has all scientists who work in government get better remuneration -noting that in a government’s new new strategic direction – to has Ugandan innovations reach the commercialization stage resources will be provided through direct budgetary allocations and Uganda Development Bank (UDB) where innovators will access affordable credit at very low interest rates.

December 2, 2021

MEET FRED BAMWESIGYE THE NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL OF UGANDA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

For over a year now- the Kayoola EVS buses and the Kayoola Diesel Coach have been offering shuttle services to UCAA and thus validating Kiira Motors products and green mobility solutions for urban transportation in Uganda, East Africa and the African continent.

October 28, 2021

UGANDA SET FOR THE BIGGEST SCIENCE INNOVATORS’ AWARDS 2021

The KMC success story has been about a high-level of resilience, commitment and determination.

October 28, 2021

COVID -19 PANDEMIC HAS PROVED UGANDA’S ECONOMIC RESILIENCE -PRESIDENT MUSEVENI

Among the prominent ones to exhibit included Makerere University working with Uganda‘s automakers -Kiira Motors Corporation are in the last stages of putting on the market a local made medical ventilator called Bulamu to facilitate the fight against the COVID -19 pandemic.

October 28, 2021

Uganda’s Kiira Motors Corporation Receives African Company of the Year Award During the ALM Africa Summit 2021

In 2011 Kiira Motor Vehicle Corporation became the first Automotive Corporation to develop Africa’s first electric vehicle.

September 21, 2021

URA FC BEAT ETHIOPIAN COFFEE 3-1 TO FACE EGYPT’ S AL MASRY

The URA team returns home today and start their preparations for the next challenge. Uganda’s automakers Kiira Motors has offered one of its unique products -the Kayoola Diesel Coach to offer shuttle services for the national team -the Uganda Cranes and local club’s international engagements

September 21, 2021

UGANDA’S AUTOMAKERS KIIRA MOTORS RECEIVE THE AFRICAN COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARDE

Uganda ‘s Automotive Industry flagship Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), have received the African Company of the Year Award which they won following a continental survey involving the peoples’ of Africa who voted for their preferred companies .

September 21, 2021

Kayoola Coach offers complimentary shuttle services to Ethiopian Coffee FC

We welcome @EthiopiaCoffeeS to the Pearl of Africa 🇺🇬 and appreciate them for choosing the #KayoolaCoach ahead of their match with @URAFC_Official on Sunday at Kitende Stadium.

September 21, 2021

The ALM Africa Summit 2021 (Virtual)

Flag of UgandaUganda’s @KiiraMotors Receives African Company of the Year Award During the #ALM #Africa #Summit 2021.

September 21, 2021

Kayoola Coach offers Complimentary shuttle services to team MALI

Team Mali, welcome to the Pearl of Africa. We are grateful to @OfficialFUFA for choosing the Ugandan built #KayoolaCoach to offer this complimentary shuttle service. This intercity Coach addresses the need for an innovative transportation solution, feel free to explore 🇺🇬 on it.

September 21, 2021

In 30 pictures: How Museveni toured, unveiled foundation stone at Kiira Motors plant

The Construction of the Kiira Vehicle Plant is undertaken by the UPDF through National Enterprise Corporation exemplifying the visionary leadership of H.E the President.

September 21, 2021

No more importation of buses here, says Museveni at Kiira vehicle plant

The president was on Saturday visiting the Kiira motor vehicle plant in Jinja where he also laid a foundation stone.

September 21, 2021

Museveni alambudde gye bakolera bbaasi za Kayoola

Pulezidenti Yoweri Museveni agamba takyakiriziganya nakyakuddamu kulagiriza bbaasi okuva mu mawanga agebunaayira.

September 21, 2021

President says buses will be manufactured locally

President Yoweri Museveni has said fabrication of buses for Uganda must be done here, saying the country has the capacity to fabricate them locally.

September 21, 2021

I laid a foundation stone at @KiiraMotors manufacturing and assembly plant

This plant was established to develop, make, and sell motor vehicles and components in Africa. In due course, we shall create 100000 jobs directly and indirectly

September 21, 2021

Minister Musenero Visit to Kiira Vehicle Plant: Read about Progress

The plant, which as of July was 85% complete, is scheduled to be operationalized by December 31, officials said in a statement.

September 21, 2021

UGANDANS SHOULD BE READY FOR THE IMMENSE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES WHEN THE CONSTRUCTION OF KIIRA VEHICLE PLANT IS COMPLETED AT THE END OF THIS YEAR

Dr. Musenero has observed and rightly so -that the motor vehicle market is growing steadily with regional vehicle sales anticipated to reach over 630,000 vehicles annually for EAC and 10 million vehicles annually on the African Continent by 2030.

September 21, 2021

Kiira Motors Board of Directors impressed by progress of construction works at the vehicle plant in Jinja

The Kiira Motors Corporation Board of Directors have commended the KMC management and NEC for the quality construction works at the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja which now stands at 85% completion

September 2, 2021

GEN SABIITI MUZEYI HOSTS KIIRA MOTORS CORPORATION BOARD AT LUWERO INDUSTRIES

Maj Gen Sabiiti Muzeyi; the General Manager-Luwero Industries hosted Kiira Motors Corporation Board of Directors at Luwero Industries Headquarters in Nakasongola.

September 2, 2021

How Uganda is moving towards green mobility

Ugandan entrepreneurs take innovation to the streets to tackle the country’s pollution problem, one vehicle at a time.

August 27, 2021

Museveni vows to end importation of buses

Every car part, door, glass, seat and battery is imported but local car manufacturer, Kiira Motors Corporation, wants to change that.

August 19, 2021

Kiira Motors voted African Company of the year 2021

KMC won the African Business Leadership Awards 2021 after beating three other companies in a hotly-contested competition.

August 17, 2021

Museveni lays stone for Kiira vehicle plant

H.E. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has laid the Foundation Stone at the Kiira Vehicle Plant Site, Jinja Industrial and Business Park.

August 16, 2021

Kiira Motors gears up automobile production

Despite the disruptive covid19 pandemic, the plant which is situated in Jinja is set to be operationalized by December 31, 2021. Construction work is at 85% having commenced on 11th February 2019.

August 16, 2021

President directs injection of Shs141b in Kiira Motors plant

President Museveni has directed that Shs141 billion, which would have been spent on the construction of a road in this financial year, be given to Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) to complete the building of their vehicle plant project.

August 16, 2021

Kiira Motors gears up automobile production

If Kiira Motors is just assembling cars, so is Toyota or Ford Motors.

August 16, 2021

Kiira Motors Wins African Company of the Year Award

Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), the Ugandan-grown electric carmaker, has won the African Company of the Year Award.

August 16, 2021

UPDF slams naysayers moves to build fully fledged construction company

The UPDF has expressed determination to transform one of its subsidiaries under its commercial wing, NEC into a fully-fledged construction company with capacity to take on major govt infrastructure projects

August 15, 2021

Pulezidenti Museveni alidde mu ttama, alabudde ab’ebyokwerinda abatulugunya abantu

Omukulembeze w’e Ggwanga Yoweri Kaguta Museveni aweze bannayuganda bonna ababadde bayiongiza kuno emmotoka okuva ebweru w’eggwanga naddala ezo ez’ekika kya Bus.

August 15, 2021

Museveni bans importation of buses

President Yoweri Museveni has banned importation of buses in the country, expressing concern on second hand old vehicles imported that end up poluting the environment.

August 15, 2021

Museveni bans importation of buses

Wholly built buses banned in Uganda

August 15, 2021

Uganda to Ban Importation of Buses, Support Homegrown Automotive Industry Read more: https://www.tuko.co.ke/422488-uganda-to-ban-importation-buses-support-homegrown-automotive-industry.html

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has announced that the country will soon ban the importation of wholly-built buses to give the opportunity for the growing automotive industry to rise even higher. Read more: https://www.tuko.co.ke/422488-uganda-to-ban-importation-buses-support-homegrown-automotive-industry.html

August 15, 2021

Museveni expected at Kiira Motors today

Preparations are being finalised by Kiira Motors, the manufacturers of Kayoola Buses to host Kaguta Museveni to inspect their new plant at Mutaayi in Jinja District.

August 14, 2021

Museveni to lay foundation stone at Kiira Vehicle Plant

President Kaguta Museveni is today expected to tour Kiira Motor Corporation located at the Jinja Industrial and Business Park.

August 14, 2021

Museveni lays foundation stone at Kiira Vehicle Plant today

President Museveni is this afternoon expected to lay a foundation stone at Uganda’s vehicle plant

August 14, 2021

Museveni to lay foundation stone at the Kiira Vehicle Plant

Ugandan President will anytime from now lay a foundation stone for the country’s premier vehicle manufacturing plant

August 14, 2021

President Kaguta Museveni is expected in Jinja at Kiira Motors vehicle plant

President Museveni will lay a foundation stone at the vehicle plant

August 14, 2021

Kiira Motors Vehicle Plant

The Kiira Vehicle Plant Start-Up Facilities are designed for the production of buses (electric and internal combustion engine) targeting the domestic and regional market with a goal of 65% supply chain localization by 2030

August 14, 2021

President Museveni Visits Vehicle Plant Site | 14th August 2021

Live broadcast of the President Museveni Laying a Foundation Stone at Kiira Vehicle Plant Site

August 14, 2021

Laying Foundation Stone at Kiira Vehicle Plant

I laid a foundation stone at @KiiraMotors manufacturing and assembly plant in Jinja Industrial and Business park.

August 14, 2021

Museveni tasks MPs to pay scientists

The president made the call on Saturday while laying the foundation stone at the Kiira Vehicle Plant

August 14, 2021

President says buses will be manufactured locally

President Yoweri Museveni has said fabrication of buses for Uganda must be done here, saying the country has the capacity to fabricate them locally. The president rooted for the locally manufactured mass carriers with the exception given to the importation of critical components. The ban does not spare the assembling of buses in the country.

August 14, 2021

📸 In 30 pictures: How Museveni toured, unveiled foundation stone at Kiira Motors plant

The Construction of the Kiira Vehicle Plant is undertaken by the UPDF through National Enterprise Corporation exemplifying the visionary leadership of H.E the President.

August 14, 2021

No more importation of buses here, says Museveni at Kiira vehicle plant

President Museveni has said that soon, government will ban the importation of buses into the country as a way of supporting the country’s automotive industry.

August 14, 2021

UGANDANS SHOULD BE READY FOR THE IMMENSE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES WHEN THE CONSTRUCTION OF KIIRA VEHICLE PLANT IS COMPLETED AT THE END OF THIS YEAR

The new Minister of Science Technology and Innovation, Office of the President, Dr. Monica Musenero who made her maiden toured of the multi- billion Kiira Vehicle Plant at the Jinja Industrial and Business park has since rallied Ugandans to position themselves and supply vehicle parts to the facility that will produce 22 buses per day and 5,000 a year.

August 10, 2021

UGANDANS SHOULD BE READY FOR THE IMMENSE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES WHEN THE CONSTRUCTION OF KIIRA VEHICLE PLANT IS COMPLETED AT THE END OF THIS YEAR

The construction of Uganda’s first car production facilities – the Kiira Vehicle Plant – the largest in the East and Central Africa region is set to be completed by December this year.

August 10, 2021

MINISTER DR.MUSENERO TOURS KIIRA VEHICLE PLANT AS THE COMPANY IS SET TO PRODUCE 1,030 TONDEKA BUSES

Kiira Vehicle Plant has been constructed by the UPDF engineering brigade under NEC and will be the largest in the East and Central Africa with a capacity to produce 22 buses per day and 5,000 a year

August 9, 2021

How Kiira Motors Plant Plans start operations in December

In the quest to build a green and circular Economy, Uganda’s Kiira Motors Corporation is leading the way from Uganda’s Industrial City of Jinja./p>

August 7, 2021

Why Dr. Musenero Visited Kiira Motors Plant

The need to quickly find a solution to decongest Kampala City traffic took Dr. Musenero to Jinja.

August 7, 2021

Delayed Funding Slows Construction of Kiira Motors Plant

Lt. Gen. James Mugira, the Managing Director NEC told journalists on Wednesday that they have attempted to engage the responsible authorities on exploring other financing models but haven’t received any reply.

August 5, 2021

MINISTER DR.MUSENERO TOURS KIIRA VEHICLE PLANT AS THE COMPANY IS SET TO PRODUCE 1,030 TONDEKA BUSES

Kiira Vehicle Plant has been constructed by the UPDF engineering brigade under NEC and will be the largest in the East and Central Africa with a capacity to produce 22 buses per day and 5,000 a year.

August 5, 2021

Kiira Motors plant near completion

The plant is set to be operationalised by December 31, 2021, to deliver the much-needed buses for the modernisation of Uganda’s mass transit systems.

August 4, 2021

KIIRA MOTORS AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY ADVISOR EDWARD HIGHTOWER RALLIES UGANDANS FOR DOMESTIC VEHICLE PARTS SUPPLY CHAIN LOCALISATION

Kiira Motors is currently -championing green mobility technologies in Africa and as produced the Kayoola fully electric buses that are now used to transport the staff of Civil Aviation Authority, (CAA).

July 21, 2021

DENNIS JJUUKO: Covidex and Kiira provide a case for indigenous knowledge investment

It is not a surprise that Covidex has its origins at a university or was developed by people involved in a university, just like Kiira Motors before it.

July 14, 2021

KIIRA MOTORS TO PRODUCE 1,030 TONDEKA BUSES

In what is considered to be Uganda’s biggest- multi-billion automotive industries -local partnership that will also attract Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) technology transfer, financing and ICT ticketing-systems operator companies, the two Ugandan companies said that preparation for the delivery of 10 “training buses” (8 diesels and 2 electric) is underway.

June 26, 2021

Electric Vehicle Price Will Equal Petrol Car Cost Soon – Expert

The cost of a battery-powered motor vehicle will be equal to a similar type or size internal combustion vehicle within 4 years’ time, according to renown automotive engineer, Edward Hightower.

June 21, 2021

Electric Vehicle Price Will Equal Petrol Car Cost Soon – Expert

Currently the Kiira EV electric-powered salon car produced by Kiira Motors is priced at about Ushs 130 million, which is about 35% higher than comparable petrol or diesel-powered cars.

June 18, 2021

Kayoola Diesel Coach – ‘Le Roadshow de la Grande Expedition’

I watched the evolution of the Kayoola Diesel Coach from piles of steel reshaped by welding to connecting parts together and fastening them using bolts, screws, nuts, rivets, studs, washers, clamps and so much more I am yet to learn in this automotive journalism journey.

May 28, 2021

EAC Digital Pioneers – Developing digital game changers for EAC’s automotive industry

Ivan and Jevinarlys are best practice examples of how close cooperation between academia and industry in the EAC can lead to increased job chances for graduates as well as strengthened innovation ability in the private sector due to inputs from young professionals.

May 28, 2021

Transforming Public Transport in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area | Full Documentary

Full documentary on Transforming Public Transport in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.

May 25, 2021

Uganda plans to localize its automotive industry supply-chain

Allan Muhumuza, Director of Marketing and Sales at Kiira Motors Corporation joins CNBC Africa for more.

May 24, 2021

Greater Moments Amidst Greatness on the Kayoola Diesel Coach

By 06:00 am the coach started its maiden long distance roadshow dubbed the Greatness Hosts Great. This was a promotional roadshow aimed at showcasing its capabilities, and validate its performance in various conditions, especially in the mountainous areas.

May 19, 2021

Ugandan automaker KMC gets inaugural board ahead of start of manufacturing activities

Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye, the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, unveiled the board led by technology and innovation veteran Prof. Sandy Stevens Tickodri, who will be the Executive Chairman.

May 14, 2021

First Kiira motors board of directors inaugurated

KMC was the first and so far, the only electric vehicle producing company in Uganda and the continent of Africa.

May 13, 2021

KIIRA MOTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS INAUGURATED BY MINISTER DR.ELIODA TUMWESIGYE

A 13 member strong Board of Directors for Uganda’s Automotive Industry flagship Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) has been inaugurated in Kampala by the Minister of Science ,Technology and Innovation, (MoSTI) Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye.

May 11, 2021

Kiira Vehicle Plant Nears Completion, To Produce 22 Cars Per Day

The production under Kiira Motors Corporation will start wif buses and trucks which will ease public transportation in the country, the Minister in Charge of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye said

May 11, 2021

Kiira Motors to produce 1,000 buses this year

Minister for Science and Technology and Innovation Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye spoke on the progress of his sector on the 2016/2021 Manifesto Implementation.

May 10, 2021

Congratulations Kiira Motors Ltd.

I congratulate Kiira Motors Limited on the inauguration of its first board of directors. I’m honored to represent Makerere University on the pioneer Board.

May 10, 2021

The Board of National Planning Authority Visit Kiira Motors Vehicle Plant in Jinja

Kiira Motors hosted the Board of Directors of the National Planning Authority, (NPA), to appreciate the progress made at the Kiira Motors Vehicles Plant which is being constructed by the UPDF engineering brigade under the National Enterprise Corporation, (NEC) led by the amiable Gen. James Mugira.

May 5, 2021

OUT GOING 10th PARLIAMENT MPS WISH KIIRA MOTORS WELL ASK GOVT TO TREAT IT AS NATIONAL LEGACY PROJECT

The parliamentarians were led by Hon. Eng Lillian Nakate and Hon. Waira Majegere Kyewalabye the Deputy Chairperson ICT and S &T, respectively.

May 4, 2021

Uganda bets on a dual manufacturing and public-transport revolution

What started as a student’s project in 2007 at Uganda’s Makerere University, has progressively transformed into an automobile manufacturing plant.

April 23, 2021

Uganda-Rwanda rivalry enters ‘beautiful’ tech and trade phase

The race for the continental market of tomorrow’s vehicles is on. As Uganda and Rwanda race against each other, they must keep glancing over their shoulder to see what the bigger boys South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are plotting.

April 21, 2021

ARINAITWE RUGYENDO: Kiira Motors & Opportunities to tap (Part 3)

I asked the officials to answer one question: Apart from making Uganda a producer of home-made vehicles, what opportunities will exist ahead of the plant’s completion in June this year? What is in for entrepreneurs like myself? In this final part of this series, we provide some answers.

April 19, 2021

ARINAITWE RUGYENDO: Is Kiira Motors building or assembling buses? (Part 2)

At Kiira, I have discovered an interesting dynamic to this. Metal components that make up for the vehicles, are being fabricated, bent, machine-worked and wielded from there. This process constitutes what I would safely call ‘a vehicle building process.’

April 13, 2021

CABINET APPROVES 13 MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR KIIRA MOTORS- UGANDA’S AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY FLAGSHIP

Nabakooba said the board includes; Prof. Sandy Stevens Tickodri who is the Executive Chairman of Kiira Motors, Mr. David Omara Oleke Obong, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe -teh Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, Mr. Paul Isaac Musasizi- the CEO KMC, Mr. Basil Ajer- Director at MoSTI, Rev. Sister Mary Grace Akiror, Ms. Aisha Naiga, Eng. Henry Alinaitwe, Ms. Christine Sekyana, Mr. Ronald Rwankangi, Ms. Yudaya Babirye and Dr. Charles Barugahare.

April 13, 2021

ARINAITWE RUGYENDO: Kiira Motors & the Nascent ; Automotive Industry in Uganda (Part 1)

The exquisite 47-seater coach took us through the Gayaza- Kayunga- Galilaya- Jinja route. It is a unique piece of machine that I haven’t seen anywhere in this region. It has leather seats fitted with magazine holders, swivel armrests, footrests, foldable tables, cub holders, a LED saloon and Reading lights, USB charging points, overhead luggage bins, 24V radio, CD/DVD/MP5/Amplifier, two 19 LCD monitors, internet connectivity, onboard bus toilet, a refrigerator and automatic sanitizer dispensers, among other specs.

April 10, 2021

Made in Uganda – New Kayoola Diesel Coach by Kiira Motors Corporation

Made in Uganda – New Kayoola Diesel Coach by Kiira Motors Corporation

April 1, 2021

Kiira Motors: A Visit & Further Thoughts

As we made our way back home, I once again reflected on the quality of the ride and the fact that it was a couple of notches higher than that of the bus rides I’ve previously had.

March 25, 2021

Technology and Development Enthusiasts Impressed by Kiira Motors Vehicle Plant

Upon arrival at the plant, they were welcomed by Kiira Motors CEO Paul Isaac Musasizi with whom they had a rich engagement about the automotive industry and its contribution to Uganda’s development agenda. They were taken on a guided tour of the plant.

March 22, 2021

Uganda-Made Bus Excites Mbale as Citizens Demand for Kiira Airplane Next

“Members come in and feel the inside of this bus, it is ours, it is locally made here in Uganda” Pamela Watuwa, the Mbale City RDC called on the residents at all stopovers.

March 14, 2021

Kayoola bus thrills Mbale as residents demand for Kiira airplane next

At around 6:00 pm on Friday, Kayoola bus which was built by Kiira Motors Corporation and Luweero Industries, a military institution emerged from Soroti entering Mbale city and started making rounds within town. It made stop overs in the major streets within.

March 14, 2021

TEARS OF JOY GREET KIIRA MOTORS KAYOOLA DIESEL COACH AS ITS DRIVEN TO WEST NILE, KARAMOJA, NORTHERN AND EASTERN UGANDA

Exultation and tears of joy greeted Kayoola Diesel Coach (KDC) – the latest product built and produced by Uganda’s Automotive Industry flagship – Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) when it made its maiden trip to West Nile, Northern, Karamoja and Eastern regions of Uganda.

March 14, 2021

Uganda-Made Bus Excites Mbale as Citizens Demand for Kiira Airplane Next

“Members come in and feel the inside of this bus, it is ours, it is locally made here in Uganda” Pamela Watuwa, the Mbale City RDC called on the residents at all stopovers.

March 14, 2021

Kayoola bus excites Mbale city residents

Mbale city residents could not hide or hold back their excitement as they struggled to enter Kayoola bus to explore the interior facilities including toilets and shower.

March 13, 2021

Kayoola Bus Excites Soroti City Residents

Thousands of Soroti City residents on Thursday 11th March 2021 spent their evening enjoying the Ugandan made Kayoola Bus that stormed the town by surprise.

March 12, 2021

Kayoola Bus launch paused business in Lira city.

A number of people gathered at Lira city council full of excitement after a Ugandan-made Kayoola diesel Bus registration number UBJ720H arrived at around 11 is in Lira city council Hall.

March 11, 2021

Kayoola: What makes Uganda’s locally manufactured buses tick?

Gen Sabiiti also appealed to Ugandans to support the state owned nascent car manufacturer in order to develop the country’s automotive industry.

February 24, 2021

KIIRA MOTORS IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO PRODUCE 1,000 BUSES FOR KAMPALA AND OTHER CITIES IN EAST AFRICA REGION

The venture to produce buses locally is projected to create over 30,000 jobs directly, 100,000 job indirectly, and catalyze investments by Micro Small and Medium Enterprise in the manufacture of motor vehicle parts. The strategic and long-term focus on electric buses for the cities further demonstrates Uganda’s commitment to enhance environmental stewardship.

February 18, 2021

KIIRA MOTORS IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO PRODUCE 1,000 BUSES FOR KAMPALA AND OTHER CITIES IN EAST AFRICA REGION

According to Kiira Motors, the establishment of Mass Transit Bus Systems supported by the domestic manufacturing of buses and components for the regional market is consistent with Uganda’s aspirations and pathways to Vision 2040 outlined in the National Development Plan III and the NRM Manifesto 2021 – 2026.

February 17, 2021

Inside Kiira Motors first ever diesel bus

The bus main doors open and close automatically. The sanitizer dispenser at the bus entrance also detects human hands and sprays them.

February 17, 2021

Kiira Motors set to produce 1,000 buses in Uganda

The establishment of Mass Transit Bus Systems supported by the domestic manufacturing of buses and components for the regional market is consistent with Uganda’s aspirations and pathways to Vision 2040 outlined in the National Development Plan III and the NRM Manifesto 2021 – 2026.

February 16, 2021

Inside Kiira Motors plan to produce 1000 Buses by the end of 2021

The above developments are projected to create over 30,000 jobs directly, 100,000 job indirectly, and catalyze investments by Micro Small and Medium Enterprise in the manufacture of motor vehicle parts. The strategic and long-term focus on electric buses for the cities further demonstrates Uganda’s commitment to enhance environmental stewardship.

February 16, 2021

Kiira Motors to produce 1000 buses by December 2021

The establishment of Mass Transit Bus Systems supported by the domestic manufacturing of buses and components for the regional market is consistent with Uganda’s aspirations and pathways to Vision 2040 outlined in the National Development Plan III and the NRM Manifesto 2021 – 2026.

February 16, 2021

Kiira Motors Set to Produce 1,000 Buses in Uganda

Kiira Motors and the partners plan to produce and deploy 1,030 Buses by end of 2021, 50 of which will be electric.

February 15, 2021

Kiira Motors Set to Produce 1,000 Buses in Uganda

Kampala and other cities in the region have for decades faced challenges of road and traffic congestion, pollution, unemployment, and underemployment resulting in low fuel economy, poor air quality, low labor productivity, and compromised road safety.

February 15, 2021

Ugandan-made diesel bus goes on road test

Ruth Nasejje, the media strategist for Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) told New Vision that the road tests began on Monday within Luwero Industries Ltd, where the vehicles are built from.

February 10, 2021

Kiira motors bus comes with extra facilities

KDC has been designed with two classes of passengers, one for the executive and an ordinary wing for the non-VIP.

February 5, 2021

THE BLOOMBERG 50 – ONES TO WATCH

PAUL ISAAC MUSASIZI – The engineer is building Africa’s first electric bus factory and aims to have initial manufacturing capacity of 5,000 vehicles a year. Prototypes are already running as government shuttle buses.

December 3, 2020

THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC CARS IN UGANDA; GOVT SHOULD SIGN OFFTAKE AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL VEHICLE PRODUCERS

Controversial UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to unveil a green 10-point plan in which he proposes a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars.

November 17, 2020

#OutToLunch Kiira Motors shouldn’t be selfish with Edward Hightower

I learnt over the weekend that Kiira Motors had hired Edward T. Hightower as its automotive industry advisor. I follow Hightower on Twitter and had read some impressive reviews about him and his book, Motoring Africa. I was excited that somebody of his status can accept an advisory role in an ideally small start-up in Africa.

November 5, 2020

KIIRA MOTORS HIRES AMERICAN EDWARD T HIGHTOWER AS THEIR AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY ADVISOR

As Uganda’s automotive flagship, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) readies for the global-car market entry, it has signed on a celebrated global automotive engineering and business executive, entrepreneur and author, Mr. Edward T. Hightower as the company’s Automotive Industry Advisor.

October 31, 2020

Edward T. Hightower

Well, Hightower will now be working as an advisor on the exciting project to make vehicles in Uganda with Kiira Motors.

October 30, 2020

MPS HAVE COMMENDED KIIRA MOTORS AND UPDF FOR PROGRESS MADE TO COMPLETE THE VEHICLE PLANT CONSTRUCTION ON TIME

The MPs who were on an oversight tour of the plant site noted with satisfaction that at 60% completion, the plant was on course to be ready for production of vehicles in Uganda by mid next year

October 22, 2020

KIIRA MOTORS IS A LEGACY PROJECT THAT SHOULD BE PEOPLE CENTERED SAYS, ERB CHAIRMAN DR. MUTENYO

Dr. Mutenyo made the remarks when he led a -13- man delegation of ERB including members of their secretariat who had a tour of the Kiira Vehicle Plant site on Saturday midmorning.

October 18, 2020

ENERGY MINISTRY TO DELIVER A 33KV DEDICATED POWER LINE FOR THE KIIRA MOTORS VEHICLE PLANT IN JINJA

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development will deliver a dedicated high voltage- 33KV power line to improve plant uptime and ensure reliable power connection to the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Robert Kasande has said.

October 7, 2020

Pipeline deal is done… How will locals benefit? Cop, leaders tell us

When all the crude oil has been sent out the way mineral ores and agricultural produce always are, what will our descendants do with the 1,445km pipe whose cost of $3.5 billion will ultimately have been paid by us?

October 1, 2020

Clean energy revolution will create billionaires and destroy others

However, the automobile has now built an even graver challenge than the horse manure challenge it solved. According to the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States, a typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.

September 22, 2020

The fruit that Covid-19 brought: Sick elite to be treated from here

• Who has been going abroad for treatment? The senior political class and their families of course. We are not begrudging them their business class travel to expensive health facilities outside. No, we are just thankful to Covid that our government can now invest in treatment facilities to serve even ordinary citizens for treating the deadliest diseases.

September 18, 2020

Covid families: Where are jobs for children having children?

If the youth were skilled, they would be employed in different industrial activities instead of getting aimlessly pregnant, some under stigma of incestual conception. And we know the danger of increasing numbers of jobless youth.

September 10, 2020

NEC vows to complete Kiira Plant by June 2021

The Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Paul Isaac Musasizi said the 58% progress update means that they are on track to meet the June 2021 deadline.

September 5, 2020

National Enterprise Corporation’s Construction Works and Engineering Limited TEMPhas vowed to complete the construction of the Kiira Vehicle Plant by the set deadline of June 2021.

Kiira Motors: Electric vehicles made in Uganda by 2021 – electrive.com

The state-owned vehicle manufacturer Kiira Motors plans to start production of electric vehicles in Uganda in July 2021. The plant that is under construction in Jinja shall make 5,000 electric buses and other EVs per year. Uganda is not as much of a stranger to vehicle production as it may seem.

August 29, 2020

Uganda Today in pictures – August 28

On Uganda Airlines’ first anniversary, CEO Cornwell Muleya describes it as being a “momentous day, a very happy day for us to have reached this milestone”. In his anniversary message, the airline’s chief executive, Cornwell Muleya, described today as being a “happy day for us”.

August 28, 2020

Kiira Motors gets another global nod

Dagmar Zwebe, the country representative for Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), has pledged to support Kiira Motors Corporation’s (KMC) efforts to partner with global industry leaders to champion green mobility technologies in Uganda and Africa.

August 26, 2020

Why Uganda has the ability to assemble buses

Uganda is now in position to harness both its natural resources and human knowledge to produce a range of manufactured products dat it has hitherto been importing from other countries.

August 21, 2020

Thriving is our portion, brethren; We’re marching on, Covid-19 or not

Ugandans are not just raising the quality of what they eat; they are not only discovering tourism; they are not only starting to ride in 100 per cent electric vehicles; they are also taking their financial habits to a higher level!

August 20, 2020

So here we are in Uganda, entering the Covid-19 phase of community infections, with fellows dropping dead here and there every other day. But life must go on until it stops for the individual. And one thing Ugandans seem to has learned is to live their life well, or better at least.

GLOBAL GREEN GROWTH INSTITUTE HAILS KIIRA MOTORS FOR OFFERING LOCALLY MADE GREEN MOBILITY SOLUTIONS FOR CITIES AND URBAN CENTERS – Uganda Update News

As Kiira Vehicles plant under construction by the UPDF engineering brigade gets to the 55% completion mark, Ms. Dagmar Zwebe -the Country Representative of Global Green Growth Institute , (GGGI) has pledged to support Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC)’s efforts to partner with global industry leaders to champion green mobility technologies in Uganda and Africa.

August 11, 2020

Africa gets its first electric bus factory – TechCentral

The road from Kampala, the capital of Uganda, to Jinja, the site of Africa’s first electric bus factory, was packed with cars on a July morning. The traffic crawled. Breathing hurt your throat. Kampala was the most polluted city in the world that day, according to OpenAQ, a global air pollution tracker, and much of that was due to vehicle fumes.

August 11, 2020

Kiira Motors undertake pilot test with the Kayoola EVS-Low-Floor Electric Bus for UCAA Staff

UCAA Ag. Director General, Mr. Fred Bamwesigye, together with the Management team have undertaken a test ride in the Kayoola EVS-Low-Floor Electric Bus on July 27, 2020, as part of the 8-week pilot process Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) offered the Authority to transport staff from Kampala to the Airport and back.

July 28, 2020

CAA enlists Kayoola EVS electric bus to transport employees – Nile Post

The Civil Aviation Authority has tapped on the Kayoola EVS electric buses to transport staff of to and from work. According to CAA’s acting director general Fred Bamwesigye, Kayoola will provide solutions to some of the public transport problems they have been experiencing.

July 28, 2020

CAA enlists Kayoola EVS electric bus to transport employees – Nile Post

The Civil Aviation Authority has tapped on the Kayoola EVS electric buses to transport staff of to and from work. According to CAA’s acting director general Fred Bamwesigye, Kayoola will provide solutions to some of the public transport problems they have been experiencing.

July 28, 2020

CENIT@EA and Kiira Motors Corporation collaborate to advance innovative digital mobility solutions

The Centre of Excellence for Information and Communication Technology in East Africa (CENIT@EA) and Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Digital Mobility Solutions Research and Innovation in the East African Community (EAC) in line with global automotive technology foresight for enhancing mobility safety, security, operational and energy efficiency.

July 28, 2020

CAA Embraces Kayoola Busses to Transport Employees – Entebbe Post

By Sulah Kagugube The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has on Monday morning, partnered with Kiira Motors Corporation to use Kayoola Buses to transport staff workers freely, for 8 weeks. This was revealed by the Ag. Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Fred Bamwesigye at the launch of the transport system held at Entebbe International airport.

July 28, 2020

UGANDA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY PLEDGES TO DEPLOY KIIRA MOTORS KAYOOLA ELECTRIC BUSES FOR AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICES – Uganda Update News

The management of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority , (UCAA) led by the Director General ,Mr. Fred Bamwesigye ,has pledged to have a long term partnership with Uganda’s Automotive Industry Flagship, Kiira Motors Corporation to deploy its unique fully electric buses -the Kayoola EVS for airport shuttle services.

July 28, 2020

Kiira Motors Offers its Kayoola Buses to Transport Civil Aviation Authority Staff – SoftPower News

Kiira Motors Corporation’s Kayoola electric buses have partnered with the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to transport the UCAA staff to and from the airport in what Kiira Motors says is a strategy to showcase the capabilities of their buses. Kiira Motors offered to pilot the UCCA staff on

July 27, 2020

These are the routes where the Kayoola EVS buses will start operations – Techjaja

In January this year, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) announced that their Kayoola EVS™ (electric vehicles) buses are ready for primetime. Today, the electric bus company has announced that it will start operations along Entebbe Road and has offered to support air transport operations in the country by transporting staff of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) according to the Daily Monitor.

July 27, 2020

Kayoola EVS bus to transport UCAA workers

Monday July 27 2020 In Summary Mr Allan Muhumuza, the director marketing and sales at Kiira Motors, revealed that the shuttle route will be; Nambole – Entebbe Airport via Northern bypass and Entebbe Express high way from July 20 – August 14; and from Uganda house to Entebbe Airport from August 14 – September 11, 2020.

July 27, 2020

UCAA staff give the thumbs up to Kayoola EV shuttle – 256 Business News

In Summary Kayoola EV, the all electric propulsion bus developed by Kiira Motors Corporation KMC, is earning rave […] Kayoola EV, the all electric propulsion bus developed by Kiira Motors Corporation KMC, is earning rave reviews a fortnight after Uganda Civil Aviation Staff started using it between Entebbe and Kampala.

July 27, 2020

CAA Embraces Kayoola Busses to Transport Employees – Entebbe Post

By Sulah Kagugube The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has on Monday morning, partnered with Kiira Motors Corporation to use Kayoola Buses to transport staff workers freely, for 8 weeks. This was revealed by the Ag. Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Fred Bamwesigye at the launch of the transport system held at Entebbe International airport.

July 27, 2020

Kiira Motors, UCAA Partner To Promote Electric Kayoola Bus – Entebbe News

For the next couple of weeks until September 11, 2020, the Ugandan manufactured EVS-Low-floor electric Kayoola bus will be plying the Entebbe road route on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and will be offering free shuttle services to Entebbe Airport Staff from Kampala to Entebbe Airport and from Entebbe Airport to Kampala with an aim …

July 27, 2020

KCCA to Procure Kayoola Buses to Curb Traffic in Kampala

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is set to procure Kayoola buses from local manufacturers, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) to address the challenge of traffic congestion in the city. Minister for Kampala Betty Amongi and her deputy Benny Namugwanya together with the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye and Deputy Attorney General …

July 24, 2020

Uganda’s Kiira Motors: Electric Bus Pilot Program & Jinja EV Factory Construction Update

Ugandan electric vehicle manufacturing firm Kiira Motors wants to take advantage of all those clean electrons to power the transition to electromobility in Uganda and beyond. Kiira has also been running a pilot for its Kayoola Electric buses. We caught up with Kiira Motors CEO Mr. Paul Isaac Musasizi to find out how the pilot has gone so far.

July 22, 2020

UGANDA’S MINISTER OF HEALTH UNVEILS BULAMU A LOCALLY MADE LOW COST MEDICAL VENTILATOR TO FIGHT THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Uganda’s Minister of Health Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng flanked by the Makerere University Deputy Vice Chancellor in charged of Finance and Administration , Prof. William Bazeyo, has unveiled a locally made low cost medical ventilator called Bulamu (Life) that is designed to offer life support to patients suffering from the global Covid -19 pandemic and other illnesses .

June 12, 2020

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June 11, 2020

Locally made medical ventilator launched to support life in ICUs – Nile Post

A locally made ventilator called Bulamu has been launched in Uganda today. The ventilator was officially launched by the Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng. Bulamu is intended to support life in hospitals and health centres around the country. Dr Aceng launched Bulamu today on Thursday, June 11, 2020.

June 11, 2020

Kiira Motors unveil low cost medical ventilator

The initiative to manufacture ventilator came from Vincent A. Sembatya, the Director for Quality Assurance at Makerere University. The initiative to manufacture ventilator came from Vincent A. Sembatya, the Director for Quality Assurance at Makerere University. Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) in conjunction with Makerere University School of Public Health have unveiled a low cost medical ventilator.

June 11, 2020

Makerere university unveils locally made medical ventilator – Sabasaba Updates

Makerere University School of Public Health and Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) on Thursday unveiled the first unit of a low-cost medical ventilator. The unveiled ventilator is mobile and can be used in ambulances and hospitals. It also has a solar-powered battery which makes it suitable for use in rural settings where there is no reliable electricity supply.

June 11, 2020

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June 11, 2020

Coronavirus: l’Afrique face à la pandémie le jeudi 11 juin

L’Afrique comptait ce jeudi 11 juin 210 153 cas confirmés de coronavirus. Le Covid-19 a déjà coûté la vie à 5 692 personnes sur le continent, selon le Centre africain de prévention et de contrôle des maladies.

June 11, 2020

We can’t make face masks, then wear used underpants

A week ago, seven factories were opened in Namanve near Kampala. The president was there, as ever, to launch them. None of these factories, which will make stuff such as tarpaulins and gumboots, belongs to a Ugandan. It seems foreigners are seeing what we cannot see.

June 5, 2020

KCCA to Procure Kayoola Buses to Curb Traffic in Kampala

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is set to procure Kayoola buses from local manufacturers, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) to address the challenge of traffic congestion in the city. Minister for Kampala Betty Amongi and her deputy Benny Namugwanya together with the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye and Deputy Attorney General …

June 5, 2020

Kiira vehicle plant steadily progressing

Even though the coronavirus pandemic has put a halt to many activities across the globe, Ugandans need to remain hopeful to witness the nation’s vehicle manufacturing plant fully set up by the end of 2021.

June 3, 2020

Construction of Kiira Motors vehicle plant at 50%; when completed, the company expects to make 5,000 vehicles per year – Matooke Republic

Last week, Kiira Motors Corporation introduced the Kayoola EVS bus, a purely electric bus to Ugandan roads, the first of its kind in Uganda and Africa at large. The bus was made from the company’s plant in Luweero. Currently, Kiira has produced four vehicles namely; Kayoola EVS bus, Kayoola Solar bus, Kiira EV, and Kiira […]

May 28, 2020

Construction of Kiira Motors vehicle plant at 50%; when completed, the company expects to make 5,000 vehicles per year – Matooke Republic

Last week, Kiira Motors Corporation introduced the Kayoola EVS bus, a purely electric bus to Ugandan roads, the first of its kind in Uganda and Africa at large. The bus was made from the company’s plant in Luweero. Currently, Kiira has produced four vehicles namely; Kayoola EVS bus, Kayoola Solar bus, Kiira EV, and Kiira […]

May 26, 2020

Locally-manufactured electric buses hit the streets of Uganda [Photos] – Face2Face Africa

May 26, 2020 at 08:00 am | News Novieku Babatunde Adeola | Staff Writer Full bio May 26, 2020 at 08:00 am | News Support Pan-African Journalism Subscribe Electric buses made by students of the Makerere University in Uganda have now hit the road with improved health guidelines as the country battles Covid-19.

May 26, 2020

When we start riding the cool Kayoola buses

They have provided USB ports in this electric bus to keep our phone battery stable so as to send that important text before the battery runs out. And guess what – who would not jump on a bus that provides free Wi-Fi?

May 25, 2020

Kayoola electric buses promise to change the future of public transport (VIDEO) – Nile Post

Like elsewhere in the world, the Coronavirus outbreak has drastically changed how people live and move in Uganda. One of the sectors facing a total overhaul is the transport sector and it seems the Kayoola buses are the tipping point of this change.

May 24, 2020

Kayoola electric bus hits road, Ugandans told to buy

Ugandan made vehicle Kayoola EVS has hit the road since public transport was suspended due to COVIDー19. Kiira Motors, a manufacturing company is now inviting Ugandans to buy the buses as they continue with production in Luwero Industries. Ugandans gathered at City Square were Friday stunned by the Kayoola electric bus that made a stop in the city centre.

May 24, 2020

KIIRA MOTORS ROLLS OUT ITS KAYOOLA ELECTRIC BUSES WITH SPECIAL FEATURES TO FIGHT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19

Uganda’s automotive industry captain ,Kiira Motors Corporation ltd, has rolled out its brand new Kayoola Electric Buses (EVS) to not only showcase the indigenous company’s home grown green mobility technologies but also prove that the vehicles are complainant with all health and safety guidelines issued by President Yoweri Museveni and the Ministry of Health to contain the spread of the deadly Coronavirus.

May 24, 2020

Full specifications of the Kayoola EVS™ Buses that have hit the streets of Kampala – Techjaja

In January this year, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) announced that their Kayoola EVS™ (electric vehicles) buses are ready for primetime

May 23, 2020

Ugandan-made Electric Buses a Game Changer for Uganda’s Public Transport? – SoftPower News

Uganda’s nascent car maker, Kiira Motors Corporation, has launched a new prototype, an electric powered bus, causing excitement among Ugandans about the future of mass transport especially in the capital Kampala. This is the fourth car prototype to be produced by the Ugandan startup which began f

May 23, 2020

Uganda car maker in plans to make ventilators locally

Wednesday April 22 2020 In Summary *The ventilator being proposed by Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) and the School of Public Health at Makerere University, is based on open access designs from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Florida and other Public License Ventilator Technology Developers.

May 22, 2020

COVID 19 Lockdown improves Kampala Air Quality By 40%

Following the guidelines that were introduced by the government of Uganda to contain the novel coronavirus outbreak, where a nationwide shutdown was declared by the President putting restrictions on the movement of people and a ban on all public and private vehicles except for a few permitted ones.

April 27, 2020

Kiira Motors – Makerere ventilator boosts Covid-19 fight

Studies have shown that about 20% of the COVID-19 cases develop Acute Respiratory Failure requiringhospitalization with assisted breathing using a Medical Ventilator in an Intensive Care Unit(ICU). This hasled to an unprecedented rise in the demand for ventilators far outstripping the capacity of even the developedeconomies given that the same Critical Care facilities have to be used by high dependency patients with otherconditions.

April 22, 2020

Kiira Motors, Makerere University begin tests of home grown medical ventilator – 256 Business News

The prototype of the Ventilator that is being developed by a joint team from Kiira Motors Corporation and Makerere University School of Public Health. Initial functionality tests are complete while endurance tests and trials on live animals start later this week. Clinical trials are scheduled in a weeks time.

April 11, 2020

(PHOTOS) Uganda’s first Vehicle Plant nears Completion

By Michael Woira and Jackie Mayega (UGANDA MEDIA CENTRE) In April 2018 Cabinet that sat at State House Entebbe, approved the Roadmap for Commercialization of the Kiira Electric Vehicle Project and a Seed Fund of Shs143.7 billion to Set up and kick Start operations of the Vehicle Plant over a Period of Four Years, 2018/19-2021/22.

March 17, 2020

Kadaga visits, pledges support to Kiira Motors

The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has visited and pledged continued support to the Kiira Motors Plant, the local makers of electric motor vehicles. Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) is located in the Jinja Industrial and Business Park in Kagogwa village, Kakira Town Council, in Jinja district.

March 16, 2020

SPEAKER KADAGA VISITS KIIRA VEHICLES PLANT IN KAYOOLA ELECTRIC BUS SAYS VEHICLES MADE IN UGANDA WILL SAVE COUNTRY 450M US DOLLARS

By Moses Sserwanga The commercialisation of Kiira Motors electric vehicles will lead to import susbsistaition and save the country an estimated 450M US dollars forex import bill, the Speaker of Parliament , Rt.Hon. Rebecca Alitwara Kagada, has said. Kagada said government should therefore, prioritise the completion of the Kiira Vehicles Plant being constructed at the …

March 16, 2020

Kadaga hails UIA for locating Kiira Motor plant in Busoga region

Speaker Rebecca Kadaga comfortably seated in one of Kiira vehicles on Saturday (PHOTO/Courtesy). KAMPALA – The

March 16, 2020

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March 16, 2020

Statement: “Kiira Vehicle Plant is expected to create over 14,000 Jobs directly and indirectly” – Executive Chairman Kiira Motors #KiiraEVS

13TH MARCH 2020 SPEECH FOR THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, KIIRA MOTORS CORPORATION AT THE VISIT OF THE RT. HON. SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA TO THE KIIRA VEHICLE PLANT SITE Rt. Hon. Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda, Hon. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Honorable Members of Parliament, The…

March 13, 2020

March 9, 2020

Jinja Kiira motor plant for June 2021

Progress thus far, of ongoing construction works of Kiira Motors Corporation plant, at the Jinja Industrial and Business Park. The development planned to take place in phases is under construction obligations of National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) for two-and-a-half-year tenure.

January 28, 2020

Kiira EV assembling plant takes shape

The construction of the Kiira Vehicle Assembling plant at Kagogwa village, Kakira Town Council in Jinja district handled by the National Enterprises Corporation, the UPDF’s business wing has taken shape. Last week, the NEC Management Committee led by the Deputy Managing Director, Brig. Moses…

January 27, 2020

14,000 jobs to be created as Kayoola electric buses hit the

Friday January 17 2020 Advertisement By Clare Muhindo The Kayoola electric buses are now on sale and will soon hit Ugandan roads, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) has revealed. The buses were designed by Ugandan engineers from KMC after the government of Uganda signed a memorandum of understanding with a Chinese automobile company.

January 17, 2020

No family planning as fertile Kiira conceives another baby

No family planning as fertile Kiira conceives another baby In matters of technology, change keeps changing at an increasingly changing rate. Or to reduce on the tongue twister, technology grows at a growing rate. For example, from the time Jesus Christ rode a beast into Jerusalem, it took mankind another nineteen centuries to put …

January 6, 2020

January 3, 2020

KIIRA MOTORS PRODUCES ITS SECOND KAYOOLA ELECTRIC BUS AND IS NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR VEHICLES MADE IN UGANDA

KIIRA MOTORS PRODUCES ITS SECOND KAYOOLA ELECTRIC BUS AND IS NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR VEHICLES MADE IN UGANDA By Moses Sserwanga Uganda ‘s automotive flagship , Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) has completed the building of it’s second Kayoola electric bus at the UPDF’s Luwero Industries in Nakasongola some 150 kilometers north of the capital city …

December 30, 2019

December 30, 2019

UGANDAN CABINET MINISTERS SPEAKOUT ON THE NEW STELLAR KAYOOLA ELECTRIC BUS

UGANDAN CABINET MINISTERS SPEAKOUT ON THE NEW STELLAR KAYOOLA ELECTRIC BUS By Observer Reporter Senior cabinet ministers have noted that Uganda is now ready to offer viable green mobility transport solutions to solve the growing problem of congestion in Kampala city and other urban centers following the successful market validation of Kiira Motors’s new …

December 10, 2019

Kiira Motors mulls building 96 buses in 2020 – 256 Business News

In Summary Africa’s green mobility pioneer Kiira Motors Corporation is capable of building 96 buses a year even […] Africa’s green mobility pioneer Kiira Motors Corporation is capable of building 96 buses a year even before its plant under construction in Jinja is completed.

December 7, 2019

Uganda news in pictures – December 5

New Vision brings you a series of pictures taken by our journalists as the news unfolds. Guess who showed up today at the Vision Group offices to endorse the Toto Christmas Festival? Well, we’ll say no more and let the pictures speak. Fresh CEO took Fresh kid around the Vision Group premises.

December 5, 2019

Uganda, Rwanda lead EA in switch to electric cars

Saturday November 30 2019 In Summary Electric mobility is expanding at a rapid pace globally, with the total electric car fleet exceeding 5.1 million last year, compared with 3.1 million in 2017. Car owners have a choice of between a full electric vehicle, a hybrid car (both electric and fuel-fired), or a normal fuel car.

November 30, 2019

November 27, 2019

Uganda’s first electric bus driving by soon

Tuesday November 26 2019 In Summary Technicians started building the Kayoola Electric Bus, which came as a semi-knocked down unit, on October 30, and hope to be done by end of December. Once technical tests are complete, the buses will deployed for a road test with passengers on the 40km Kampala-Entebbe route.

November 26, 2019

Uganda’s Kiira Motors starts ramp-up to domestic bus manufacture – 256 Business News

In Summary Uganda has entered the penultimate lap on the journey to domestic vehicle manufacturing with the start […] Uganda has entered the penultimate lap on the journey to domestic vehicle manufacturing with the start of assembly of the locally developed Kayoola Electric Bus.

November 23, 2019

These smart vehicles were made in Africa by students of Uganda’s Makerere University [Photos]

Kiira EV Smack — Photo via kiiramotors.com African automobile manufacturers are refusing to be left out in the automotive industry. After years of purchasing cars outside the continent, the trend has changed as some local engineers have taken advantage of technological advancements to venture into the car manufacturing business and Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) in Uganda is a testimony to that.

November 23, 2019

KIIRA MOTORS KAYOOLA EVS ELETRIC BUSES NOW READY FOR THE MARKET

KIIRA MOTORS KAYOOLA EVS ELETRIC BUSES NOW READY FOR THE MARKET UGANDAN COMPANY IS NOW TAKING ORDERS BUILDING A VEHICLES PLANT IN JINJA OFFERING GREEN MOBILITY SOLUTIONS FOR URBAN CENTERS By Moses Sserwanga Uganda ‘s first Indigenous car manufacturer , Kiira Motors corporation Ltd (KMC) , is now ready to produce electric buses on a …

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November 16, 2019

Kiira Motors Corporation: Championing Mission Vehicles Made in Uganda – African Leadership Magazine

Kiira Motors Corporation is a State Enterprise with Government of the Republic of Uganda and Makerere University as equity partners. Kiira Motors Corporation was established to commercialize the Kiira Electric Vehicle Project through championing Value Addition in the Domestic Automotive Industry for job creation and diversification of the Ugandan economy.

November 15, 2019

Uganda’s quest to produce electric cars

Ugandan automobile manufacturer Kiira Motors has created two car prototypes and a solar electric bus.

November 14, 2019

Kiira Motors should lead innovation ambitions

Reference is made to an article by a one Matsiko Kahunga that has been published by the New Vision and The Observer newspapers, where he made uninformed arguments that Kiira Motors or any other Ugandan innovators for that matter, don’t have capacity to turn their innovations into commercial products on a large scale.

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Kiira Motors' Sedan undergoes road tests

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Government gives Kiira Motors 144 billion to make electric vehicles

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Uganda backs electric vehicle project

April 11, 2018

Uganda to manufacture cars starting this year as cabinet approves cash

April 10, 2018

Cabinet Approves Funding to Kiira Motor Vehicle Project

April 10, 2018

Cabinet approves Kiira EV project, sets aside Shs24bn

April 10, 2018

Gov’t approves Shs24b for Kiira EV to start manufacturing cars this year

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Meet Dennis Kibalama Who Helped Top American University Win Global Technology Contest

August 29, 2017

The future of electric cars in Uganda

August 18, 2017

OPINION: What is the Future of Electric Cars in Uganda and Africa?

August 12, 2017

OPINION: What is the Future of Electric Cars in Uganda and Africa?

August 12, 2017

Ugandan Company Creates a Solar Powered Electric Bus

April 20, 2017

Kiira Motors : Could They Become The Tesla Of Africa ?

February 25, 2017

East Africa: EAC Move to Assemble Vehicles to Eat Into Uganda's Revenue

February 16, 2017

Grad student aims to use education in Ugandan electric car project

January 12, 2017

Global leaders prepare to get down to business at COP22

November 4, 2016

Uganda’s Kiira Motors unveils ‘Africa’s first solar bus’

October 24, 2016

Uganda: Don't Criminalise Students' Innovations’

October 4, 2016

Made in Uganda: Africa’s first solar bus’

September 29, 2016

Kiira Motors, Marie Antoinette, sense and privilege in Ugandan politics’

September 23, 2016

Kiira Motors earns Frost & Sullivan’s Uganda Visionary Innovation Leadership Award’

September 5, 2016

Kiira motors nips Frost & Sullivan accolade’

September 5, 2016

Kiira Motors earns Frost & Sullivan’s Uganda Visionary Innovation Leadership Award

August 19, 2016

Spotlight On Uganda’s Kiira Motors, One Of Africa’s Rising Automakers

August 15, 2016

Ugandan Company Demonstrates Solar-Powered Bus

August 3, 2016

Scores Marvel at ‘Kayoola’ Solar Bus: “Gov’t Should Support the Project”

June 20, 2016

Minister Muloni Launches Regional Energy Centre at Makerere University

June 11, 2016

Kayoola steals the show as UN Environment Assembly raises the alarm on climate change impacts

May 25, 2016

Prototype solar bus star attraction at UN Environment Assembly

May 24, 2016

AFRICA’S FIRST SOLAR POWERED BUS DEVELOPED IN UGANDA TO BE UNVEILED AT UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSEMBLY WORLD MEETING NEXT WEEK.

May 24, 2016

Africa's First Solar Bus To Be Showcased In A Prominent United Nations Assembly. Photos

May 24, 2016

Uganda to showcase Africa’s first solar powered buses

May 24, 2016

Uganda Flags Off Africa’s First Solar Powered Buses Developed In Their Country As Kenya Is Buying New Anti-riot Police Vehicles (Photos)

May 24, 2016

Ugandan tech prodigy designs Africa’s first solar-powered bus

May 24, 2016

The Business Interview: Paul Isaac Musasizi, man on the innovation trapeze

May 21, 2016

Kiira Motors CEO, Paul Isaac Musasizi, on Africa’s first solar powered bus

May 19, 2016

Kayoola Flagged off for UN Expo

May 19, 2016

Gen Saleh Praises Kiira Motors As Kayoola Solar Bus Heads for UN Expo

May 16, 2016

Betting on a Green future, Uganda embarks on the long road to motor vehicle manufacturing

May 12, 2016

Kiira Motors secures crucial backing

May 11, 2016

Uganda’s “Kayoola Solar Bus” to headline UN Innovation Expo

May 11, 2016

Uganda launches first solar-powered bus

May 11, 2016

Solar-powered buses redefining public transportation in Uganda

May 11, 2016

Kayoola, le premier bus à énergie solaire en Ouganda

May 11, 2016

MPs Call For Increased Funding of Kiira Motors

May 4, 2016

Kiira Motors to Showcase Kayoola Solar Bus at UN Expo

April 13, 2016

Uganda’s Kiira Motors Target Global Automotive Market

March 4, 2016

International Manufacturers Offer to Partner With Kiira Motors in Truck, Bus Project

February 26, 2016

Kiira Motors seeks technology partner for local bus manufacture

February 26, 2016

Kiira motors unveils solar-powered bus

February 2, 2016

Fraud-free voting, quantum research and buses without fuel – examples of Africa's tech leapfrogs!

February 2, 2016

Frost & Sullivan Recognisess the Drive and Vision of Kiira Motors Corporation in Redefining Mobility in Uganda

February 2, 2016

Africa’s 1st solar bus unveiled in Uganda

February 2, 2016

Kiira Motors unveils 'Africa's first solar-powered bus'

February 2, 2016

Ugandan engineers have built a solar-powered bus for Africa’s roads

February 2, 2016

Ugandan engineer builds Africa first solar powered passenger bus

February 1, 2016

This is my next Ugandan made car, the Kiira XOVA

February 1, 2016

Uganda’s first large-scale solar car project

February 1, 2016

Uganda Is Building Its Own Solar-Powered Bus … and five other stories from outside your news bubble

February 1, 2016

Africa’s first solar-powered bus to launch in Uganda

February 1, 2016

Makerere University students test-drive first ever solar-powered bus

February 1, 2016

Uganda's Kiira Motors unveils 'Africa's first solar bus'

February 1, 2016

Kampalans meet and greet Kayoola Solar Bus at Buganda fair

January 20, 2016

Kayoola Solar Bus to Feature At UN Environmental Expo

January 17, 2016

Climate Leader Interview with Paul Isaac Musasizi, CEO of Kiira Motors, at UNEA 2016

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