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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.
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.
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.
#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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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
https://sabasabaupdates.com/2020/06/11/makerere-university-unveils-locally-made-medical-ventilator/
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
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 …
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
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…
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.
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…
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
November 19, 2019
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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.
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.
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.
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
January 28, 2019
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September 7, 2018
Government gives Kiira Motors 144 billion to make electric vehicles
April 11, 2018
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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
April 10, 2018
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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
January 16, 2016