{"id":15020,"date":"2025-07-31T14:03:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T14:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ugandaupdatenews.com\/?p=15020"},"modified":"2025-07-31T15:22:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T15:22:18","slug":"sti-minister-dr-musenero-launches-the-national-e-mobility-expo-set-for-september-18-19-at-the-kiira-vehicle-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/sti-minister-dr-musenero-launches-the-national-e-mobility-expo-set-for-september-18-19-at-the-kiira-vehicle-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"STI Minister Dr. Musenero Launches The National E- Mobility Expo Set For September 18-19 At The Kiira Vehicle Plant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ugandans are invited to attend this open two day national event<\/em> where over 80 e-mobility players will showcase their unique E-mobility solutions and products made for the African terrain <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC,) Uganda\u2019s mobility industry flagship has launched the second edition of the National E-Mobility Expo 2025, to be held on 18th<\/sup>\u00a0– 19th<\/sup>\u00a0September 2025 at the Kiira Vehicle Plant (KVP) in Jinja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two day Expo considered to be one of the biggest annual events on the African continent- is   aimed at advancing Uganda\u2019s transition to sustainable mobility, green industrialization, and technological transformation. The Expo will be held  under the theme: \u201cPowering Innovation, Accelerating Industrialization, and Shaping Africa\u2019s Green Future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At the  launch event, held at the Next Media Park in Kampala , the chief guest  Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, noted that the Expo is a proclamation of Uganda\u2019s bold commitment to sustainable innovation, climate resilience, and inclusive growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cIt is here that we showcase our transformative journey, from promise to impact in the economy, as we elevate homegrown solutions and position Uganda at the forefront of Africa\u2019s green mobility movement,\u201d she told  the well attended event graced by local and international stakeholders from government, industry, academia and the diplomatic community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Musenero said that government\u2019s  goal was to  position Uganda as a Net-Source rather than a consumer of E-Mobility Solutions in Africa .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn order to build a robust, self-sustaining, and competitive E-Mobility ecosystem in Uganda, we are ensuring the following: a strong and well-coordinated E-Mobility Ecosystem. This ecosystem that is over 80-member strong is under the coordination of the Mobility Bureau, at the STI Secretariat and has over the past few years developed into a strong force with a shared voice and purpose,\u201d she stated .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a determined effort to position Uganda as a continental leader in the provision of e-mobility solutions ,Dr. Musenero said that government was also developing  the requisite Infrastructure to facilitate the country\u2019s  E- mobility agenda by setting up manufacturing facilities like the Kiira Vehicle Plant, shared facilities for product development like the Deep Tech Center of Excellence, and a robust charging network across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CEO of Next Media Services, Mr. Kin Kalisa greets STI Minister Dr. Monica Musenero at the launch of the KMC National E-Mobility Expo 2025, to be held on 18th<\/sup> – 19th<\/sup> September 2025 at the Kiira Vehicle Plant (KVP) in Jinja<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The minister further revealed that Uganda has set an ambitious target to attract investments worth over USD 1 Billion in E-mobility  by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cWe are already 16% towards that target with USD 160 Million invested as of 2024, and USD 800M already in commitment over the next 5 years,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Development of the human capital required across the entire value chain from manufacturing to operations is another strategic intervention being undertaken with the government setting  up the Engineering Development and Innovation Center that will further skill engineers -the way LDC does to lawyers. \u201cWe are training our engineers for manufacturing using the factory model such that we build the critical mass of human capital to support our industries,\u201d Musenero emphasised .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 A jovial Kiira Motors CEO , Mr. Paul Isaac Musasizi said that the second edition of the National E-Mobility Expo 2025, was  a spirited affirmation of Uganda\u2019s resolve to pioneer a cleaner, smarter, and more inclusive tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt marks a profound shift from passive aspiration to active transformation. Here, we are not change fans and analysts, we are engineering it, scaling it, and living it. This is the heartbeat of a nation on the move,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Musasizi said that what has set Uganda\u2019s e-mobility journey apart was its unique value proposition. \u201cOur electric vehicles are tailored for local terrain, local needs, and local economies. They offer affordability without compromise, efficiency without pollution, and mobility without dependency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For our customers, this means lower transport costs, cleaner air, and greater reliability. For entrepreneurs, it means new business models, franchise opportunities, and access to fiscal space that was previously out of reach. The Kayoola EVS buses, for example, are moving people while unlocking enterprise value, enabling operators to reinvest in service quality, expand routes, and create jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Success story of the E-Bus Xpress pilot in Jinja city<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The E-Bus Xpress pilot in Jinja, Musasizi said was a shining example of what happens when government, industry, and community unite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a blueprint for inclusive development, demonstrating how e-mobility can decarbonize cities, empower local talent, and drive economic transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This expo is a convergence of visionaries. It is where policy meets product, where ideas meet infrastructure, and where Uganda\u2019s green industrialization agenda finds its heartbeat,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the E-Mobility Outlook Report 2024, which was presented by Mr. Allan Muhumuza Team Leader Mobility Science, Technology & Innovation Secretariat – Office of the President, Uganda has mobilized over $160 million in investment, built capacity to produce 10,000 electric vehicles annually, and established more than 160 charging and swapping stations nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe transition of mobility to Electric Mobility specifically presents an opportunity for Uganda to leap-frog in the automotive manufacturing with competitive indigenous technology fit-for-market within Africa\u2019s unique environment,\u201d Muhumuza stated .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key partners for the National E-Mobility Expo 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expo is supported by  key partners who include Kiira Motors Corporation, E-Bus Xpress, the Government Citizens Interaction Centre, and the Presidential CEO Forum among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor:msserwanga@gmail.com<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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