{"id":10478,"date":"2023-11-09T15:57:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T15:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ugandaupdatenews.com\/?p=10478"},"modified":"2023-11-10T11:54:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T11:54:26","slug":"national-science-week-kiira-motors-corporation-leading-the-e-mobility-revolution-in-uganda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/national-science-week-kiira-motors-corporation-leading-the-e-mobility-revolution-in-uganda\/","title":{"rendered":"National Science Week :Kiira Motors Corporation leading the E-mobility Revolution in Uganda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Gloria Kembabazi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a remarkable celebration of scientific achievements, Uganda’s National Science Week which started on Monday  is showcasing groundbreaking innovations that are propelling the country towards a brighter future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Science Week is organized by the STI Secretariat Office of the President \u00a0under the theme \u201cUganda Tusimbudde: Our Science Led Journey Towards Socio- Economic Transformation\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uganda\u2019s premium product Kayoola EVS-the first of a kind in East Central Africa is one of the exhibitions that have attracted the attention of both the exhibitors and show goers .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Ms. Ruth Nasejje, the Senior Media Strategist at Uganda\u2019s automotive flagship- Kiira Motors Cooperation , the company\u2019s products ,the Kayoola \u00a0Buses are more than just a mobility industry venture. \u201cThey represent HE President Museveni\u2019s \u00a0strategic endeavor to spur technological growth, environmental stewardship, job creation, and international competitiveness,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Students from various  in and around the country expressed excitement as they boarded and had a feel of Kayoola fully electric buses. The students were fascinated by the unique features on the buses which include special seats for preganant women, a ramp for people with disabilities , cameras, Wifi, charging points, an electronic ticketing system among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Elly Aijuka,a student at Makerere Secondary School commended Kiira Motors for having managed to overcome the challenges associated with electric vehicle adaptation in Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms. Doreen Tusiime , Manufacturing Engineer at KMC explained that Kiira Motors Corporation has focused on localizing the production of electric vehicles, ensuring that they leverage Uganda’s resources and expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cBy collaborating with local manufacturing industries, we have nurtured a skilled workforce capable of designing and producing electric vehicles. Additionally, we have established partnerships with international organizations to collaborate on cutting-edge technologies,\u201d  she Tusiime added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor:msserwanga@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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