Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA) is set to receive a brand-new team bus manufactured by Kiira Motors, ending years of public criticism and ridicule over its ageing transport vehicle that had become a symbol of neglect among supporters.
The new bus, which has passed pre-delivery inspection, is in its final stages ahead of official handover expected before the 2026/27 season, signalling renewed investment in the club’s welfare and professional image.
The development was confirmed in late March during a visit by engineers, mechanics and road safety experts from Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to the Kiira Motors manufacturing facility, where they assessed ongoing work on electric mobility projects and future mass transit systems for Kampala.
During the same engagement, Kiira Motors revealed that preparations for a dedicated KCCA FC team bus were already underway.
The locally manufactured bus is expected to replace the club’s current vehicle, which has been in service since 2017.
That bus was acquired during the tenure of former KCCA Executive Director Jennifer Musisi and was supplied by Cooper Motor Corporation Uganda Limited at a cost of about 157,000 US dollars, equivalent to approximately 570 million shillings at the time.
It was the second bus delivered to the club by the same supplier after an earlier one became the subject of a legal dispute.
KCCA later sued the company, accusing it of delivering a vehicle with defective shock absorbers, brakes and passenger seats, before an agreement was reached for replacement.
In recent seasons, however, the current bus has visibly deteriorated, drawing repeated criticism and mockery on social media, with supporters questioning why one of Uganda’s leading football clubs continued to rely on an ageing and worn-out vehicle for team travel.
The arrival of the new bus is expected to significantly improve travel comfort for players and staff while also restoring confidence in the club’s professional standards and public image.
For supporters of KCCA, the development comes as a positive signal ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, reflecting broader efforts to modernise club operations and strengthen institutional support for performance on and off the pitch.
