{"id":14241,"date":"2025-04-14T16:53:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T16:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ugandaupdatenews.com\/?p=14241"},"modified":"2025-04-14T16:56:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T16:56:52","slug":"over-1000-rotary-delegates-and-the-presidential-ceo-forum-members-tour-the-kiira-vehicle-plant-during-historic-100th-district-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/over-1000-rotary-delegates-and-the-presidential-ceo-forum-members-tour-the-kiira-vehicle-plant-during-historic-100th-district-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 1,000 Rotary Delegates And The Presidential CEO Forum Members Tour The Kiira Vehicle Plant During Historic 100th District Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Our Reporters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Jinja<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a landmark event coinciding with the Rotary District 9213’s Centennial Conference, a delegation of over 1,000  Rotary members and the Presidential CEO Forum have visited Uganda\u2019s  Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The information tour, with the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Dr. Monica Musenero as the Chief Guest, alongside key state officials, Rotary District 9213 Governor Ann Nkutu, and Presidential CEO Forum Board Chairman Emmanuel Katongole (Rotary International Director Nominee), underscored the significant strides Uganda is making in the mobility industry and its potential for economic growth and job creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visit provided a unique opportunity for the delegates to witness firsthand the progress and innovation taking place at the Kiira Vehicle Plant, the most advanced bus manufacturing plant in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rotarian Stephen Mwanje together with outgoing District 9213 Governor Anne Nkutu handover a gift to Kiira Motors CEO Paul Issac Musasizi<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The delegates were guided through the stages of the production process from frame and body manufacturing, paint shop operations for corrosion protection and decoration as well as chassis systems, trim and final assembly processes, gaining insights into the engineering prowess and technological advancements being implemented in the development and production of vehicles made in Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This information tour served as a crucial platform to showcase Uganda’s industrial capacity demonstrating the nation’s commitment to industrialization and its ability to develop and manufacture sophisticated green mobility products like Kayoola buses .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The KMC team members after a powerful presentation during the Rotarians visit at the Kiira Vehicle Plant<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tour further highlighted technological advancement illustrated by the integration of modern technology and innovation in the manufacturing process at the Kiira Vehicle Plant-the boggest in East and Central Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Visit was aimed at fostering collaboration and partnerships by connecting Rotary leaders and business executives with the government and the mobility industry, paving the way for potential collaborations and investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the conclusion of the tour, Dr. Musenero  stated thus , “The Kiira Vehicle Plant represents a significant leap forward for Uganda’s industrialization agenda. We are proud of the innovation and dedication demonstrated here, and we are committed to providing the necessary support for its continued growth. The presence of Rotary leaders and the Presidential CEO Forum today underscores the importance of collaboration between government, business, and civil society in driving national development.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Musenero emphasized the plant’s role in utilizing local talent and resources, contributing to job creation and economic empowerment within Uganda.  \u201c We want to make Uganda the best and most technologically advanced country in the region. We are building big brands that we shall sell to the capital cities of the world,\u201d She emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rotary District 9213 Governor, Ann Nkutu stated that, “This visit has been truly inspiring. To witness the ingenuity and hard work being put into the Kiira Project aligns perfectly with Rotary’s commitment to fostering economic development and creating opportunities. We are eager to explore how Rotary can further support this transformative initiative.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister of STI<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presidential CEO Forum Board Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Katongole (Rotary International Director Nominee) added, “The Presidential CEO Forum is impressed by the progress at the Kiira Vehicle Plant. This demonstrates the potential for Ugandan enterprises to compete on a global scale. We look forward to exploring avenues for collaboration and supporting the growth of this vital sector.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The insights gained and the connections forged during this historic visit are expected to contribute significantly to the future success of Uganda’s mobility industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Rotary District 9213<\/strong>: Rotary unites a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world\u2019s most pressing humanitarian challenges and creating lasting change. Rotary connects 1.4 million people of action from more than 46,000 Rotary clubs in almost every country in the world. Their service improves lives at both local and international levels.  Rotary District 9213 brings together a network of nearly 5,000 Rotarians and 2,700 Rotaractors from 129 Rotary and 124 Rotaract Clubs in Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Kiira Motors Corporation:<\/strong> Established as a State Enterprise in 2018, the Kiira Motors Investment represents Uganda\u2019s Strategic Endeavor to Spur Technological Advancement, Enhance Environmental Stewardship, Create Jobs, and Engender International Competitiveness through Mobility Innovation and Industrialization. The Goal is to Position Uganda as a Net Source of Sustainable Mobility Solutions in Africa. Valued at USD 91 Million, the Core Business of the Corporation is to Develop, Make and Sell Sustainable Mobility Solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Presidential CEO Forum:<\/strong> The Presidential CEO Forum (PCF) is a high-level platform in Uganda established to foster direct dialogue and collaboration between the government, led by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, and top-level Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from both the private and public sectors. Officially inaugurated in August 2021, the PCF serves as a crucial link between these two key entities, aiming to accelerate socio-economic transformation with the private sector as a central engine for growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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