Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa was on hand for the unveiling of the Kayoola EVS 2025, a masterpiece from Kiira Motors Corporation that stands as a resounding testament to Uganda’s burgeoning capability to design, engineer, and produce world-class electric vehicles.
Tayebwa was accompanied by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero, and the Chief Executive Officer of Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), Paul Isaac Musasizi.
Tayebwa commended KMC for its milestone achievements, noting that Uganda is firmly on the path of self-driven innovation.
“It is time to believe in our own,” he said. “What we are importing from abroad is not even comparable. These are home-grown solutions, built by our own people, for our own needs.”
KMC Chief Executive Officer, Paul Isaac Musasizi, expressed optimism about the potential impact of the new electric bus model:
“We are optimistic that the introduction of this new model will create significant opportunities not just for commuters, but also for transport entrepreneurs because the vehicle supports a more sustainable and profitable business model, thanks to its use of affordable energy. Compared to fuel-powered vehicles, users save over 78% in energy costs and more than 46% in annual maintenance expenses. This electric bus is not only a smart mobility solution, but a smart economic one as well.”
The Kayoola EVS 2025, a masterpiece from Kiira Motors Corporation, stands as a resounding testament to Uganda's burgeoning capability to design, engineer, and produce world-class electric vehicles.
The vehicle is a meticulously crafted solution tailored for the vibrant rhythm of African cities. Imagine: a remarkable range of up to 350 kilometers, a spacious 56-seated passenger capacity, and a suite of modern amenities including Wi-Fi, HVAC, USB-charging ports, ECAS, CCTV, and an inclusive design ensuring comfort and accessibility for all.
The Kayoola EVS 2025 is a moving declaration of innovation, resilience, and the sheer power of homegrown solutions.
The significance of today's event is further amplified by the official handover of a Kayoola EVS 2025 unit to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA).
This signifies the seamless integration of green mobility into Uganda's critical aviation infrastructure, solidifying our pledge to drastically reduce carbon emissions and elevate service delivery at our nation's vital gateways.
Officials added that this handover embodies the crucial confidence public institutions are placing in our high-tech, domestically produced innovations, a vital step in cultivating a robust local market for electric vehicles and propelling the technological advancements essential for our economic transformation.
For the Global South, this momentous occasion reverberates far beyond Uganda's borders.
It unequivocally affirms that the African continent is not merely a consumer of imported technologies but a dynamic creator of high-tech, transformative solutions.
The Kayoola EVS 2025 epitomizes the aspirations of a continent steadfast in its resolve to leapfrog into a cleaner, smarter, and more inclusive future for all.
"As we celebrate this monumental milestone, we powerfully reaffirm our unwavering commitment by the Government under the visionary leadership of President Museveni, to investing in Science Technology and Innovation as the undeniable driver of Uganda's socio-economic transformation."