Uganda has officially launched the “Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition,” a landmark 30-day journey spanning over 13,000 kilometres across six African countries, including Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa.
The expedition, themed “From the Pearl to the Cape,” seeks to showcase Ugandan electric-mobility technology, strengthen regional trade, and promote Africa’s sustainable transport ambitions.
Flagged off from Kampala, the caravan is led by Kiira Motors Corporation’s flagship Kayoola E-Coach 13M Model 2025, a premium all-electric intercity bus. With a 500-kilometre driving range on a single charge, the Kayoola E-Coach demonstrates Uganda’s engineering capabilities and positions the country as a hub for high-value electric vehicle manufacturing in Africa.
Speaking at the launch, The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, described the expedition as a “powerful symbol of national confidence and continental ambition.”
"As we flag off this historic expedition, we are sending a message to the world: Uganda believes in its people, its technology, and Africa’s capacity to shape a sustainable future. This is more than a journey—it is a declaration of what Ugandan innovation can achieve,” he said.
The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Monica Musenero, highlighted the broader significance of the expedition for Africa’s industrial and technological renaissance.
"The Kayoola Electric Coach is not just crossing borders—it is carrying Africa’s ambition and resilience with it. This expedition represents a bold vision for Africa’s industrial transformation and unity, while activating new regional markets and positioning Uganda as a leader in sustainable mobility,” she said.
The journey will see major stops in Francistown, Gaborone, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Mbabane, and Cape Town, where the team will exhibit Ugandan innovations alongside select agricultural products. In addition, a series of policy and business engagements are scheduled with host governments, private-sector partners, and the Ugandan diaspora, including key meetings in Gaborone on November 29, Johannesburg on December 2, and Cape Town on December 6.
Private sector support has been strong. Creative powerhouse Swangz Avenue, responsible for the expedition’s branding, described the initiative as “history in motion”, while telecom giant MTN Uganda celebrated the launch as a milestone for Ugandan engineering and innovation.
Kiira Motors Corporation emphasized that the Kayoola E-Coach 13M Model 2025 is a breakthrough in Africa’s electric mobility sector, designed to meet the continent’s growing transport demands sustainably.
"Our hero vehicle of innovation and sustainability addresses the need for novel and efficient transportation across Africa. With its 500 km range on a single charge, the Kayoola E-Coach sets a new standard for electric mobility in the region,” the company said.
The expedition will culminate in Cape Town on December 5–6, 2025, before the team begins its return journey northward. Organizers say the mission represents a significant step toward positioning Uganda as a leader in electric vehicle technology and deepening commercial links across Southern Africa.