Uganda to Roll-out 1K Made in Uganda Buses This Year
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Kiira Motors Corporation is working with reputable strategic partners to produce 30,000 Buses for the regional market, with 65% parts and components localized by 2030.
This builds on the successful development of the Kayoola Electric and Diesel Buses built through technology transfer and utilizing the facilities and resources at the UPDF National Enterprise Corporation Luweero Industries in Nakasongola.
The company and the partners plan to produce and deploy 1,030 Buses by end of 2021, 50 of which will be electric.
The initiative is aimed at modernizing public transport in the urban centers in Uganda and beyond, while building the indigenous motor vehicle industry through technology transfer and localization of auto parts manufacturing.
Uganda to roll-out 1,030 electric and diesel buses by 2021
The aim of this project is not only to modernise the car fleet in Ugandan cities and create jobs, but above all to combat air pollution in large cities such as Kampala, where obsolete vehicles provide public transport.
Kayoola Buses | Image Credit: 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.
Specifically, (1) promotion of local manufacturing of motor vehicles; (2) establishment of an efficient, integrated, sustainable, safe and inclusive public transport system; and (3) promotion of environmentally friendly transport solutions.
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.
The Vision
The partnership to train Kiira Motors Corp. workers has resulted in the manufacture of two prototype electric buses called Kayoola EVS. CHTC Motor Co. will provide most of the equipment for Kiira Motors Corp.’s future electric cars.
The Ugandan plant be able to produce windows, air filters, the frame and the 12-volt batteries to power the radio.
Source: Afrik21.africa, Kiira Motors
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