Kiira Motors Showcases Electric Bus and Launches E-Bus Xpress at Uganda's National Science Week 2026
Uganda's Kiira Motors Corporation unveiled its Kayoola EVS 2025 electric bus and formally launched the E-Bus Xpress service during National Science Week 2026, marking a step toward green mobility and a $500 billion econ…
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What Happened
From April 30 to May 3, 2026, Uganda hosted National Science Week 2026 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, organized by the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat. Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) had one of the most visited exhibition stands, featuring the Kayoola EVS 2025 Electric Bus and the E-Bus Xpress service, showcasing locally designed zero-emission transport solutions.
Kiira Motors exhibits Kayoola EVS 2025 Electric Bus and participates in Future Makers Hackathon
'Invest in Innovation' dialogue focusing on financing and scaling local technologies
Official launch of E-Bus Xpress (EBX) service in Kampala
67% reduction in operational inefficiencies
Developed by Team IMARA from Kiira Motors during the Future Makers Hackathon 2026
The E-Bus Xpress launch was officiated by senior government ministers including Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala and Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero. They emphasized that electric mobility can reduce congestion, lower transport costs, improve air quality, and reduce fuel imports, positioning EBX as a model for sustainable urban transport and industrial transformation.
Why this matters
The event highlights Uganda's push to develop indigenous electric vehicle technology, reduce fuel imports, and create sustainable public transport, supporting its goal of an innovation-driven $500 billion economy.
Terms in This Story
- Electric mobility
- Transportation using electric vehicles, such as battery electric buses, which produce zero tailpipe emissions.
- Zero-emission vehicle
- A vehicle that emits no exhaust gas from its power source, such as a battery electric bus.
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