{"id":15532,"date":"2025-09-25T17:46:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T17:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ugandaupdatenews.com\/?p=15532"},"modified":"2025-09-25T17:46:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T17:46:45","slug":"president-museveni-set-to-commission-the-kiira-vehicle-plant-tomorrow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/president-museveni-set-to-commission-the-kiira-vehicle-plant-tomorrow\/","title":{"rendered":"President Museveni Set To Commission The Kiira Vehicle Plant Tomorrow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

President Yoweri Museveni will tomorrow officially  commission the multi -billion Kiira Vehicle Plant (KVP) in Jinja. The Plant is operated by Uganda\u2019s mobility industry flagship- Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Company officials said that the Kiira Vehicle Plant is a continental landmark, the largest, most competent and most advanced bus manufacturing facility in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The  Manufacturing Process at the Kiira Vehicle Plant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The plant has a comprehensive, end-to-end manufacturing process that includes a Body Shop for frame and body production, a Paint Shop for corrosion protection and decoration, a Chassis Systems Shop for the integration of vital systems (Steering, Brake, Suspension & Pwertrain), a Trim and Assembly Shop, and finally, a Quality Inspection and Testing Shop with a dedicated test track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are champions of local value addition, with a target to have 65% of our vehicle parts locally produced by 2030. We are already sourcing materials like Auto Paints, Workshop Supplies like LPG, Wielding Gas, Adhesives, Foam, etc from local suppliers, while also developing local capacity for components such as seats, glass, and ultimately EV battery,\u201d KMC officials explained .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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According to KMC Executives ,value addition along the mobility industry value chain , is a strategic move to create backward and forward linkages, reviving Jinja as the Industrial Powerhouse of Uganda with an Industrial Ecosystem positioning Uganda as a Net Source of Mobility Solutions while generating over 14,000 jobs, and reducing our national import bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c The plant is central to KMC\u2019s strategy to enhance supply chain resilience and drive local industrial growth. Over and above vehicle production, KMC is shaping the future of transport through modern mobility terminals, smart bus stops, and Africa\u2019s first rural EV charging stations in Butebo and Iganga,\u201d they added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About KMC products  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

KMC officials said the company\u2019s product  design philosophy is- to deliver a comprehensive mobility solution that addresses the unique challenges of Uganda’s and Africa\u2019s Road Infrastructure, while exceeding customer expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c Our vehicles are meticulously engineered products with advanced features that meet and exceed international standards for comfort, safety, and environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We have integrated unparalleled features to ensure a total premium experience, including WIFI, advanced HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, and ECAS (Electronically Controlled Air Suspension) for a smoother ride on the backdrop of international regulations for Survival Space Protection in light of a Crash or Rollover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 We go further by including a refrigerator, panoramic windows, three-point seat belts, and reclining seats with arm and footrests to ensure a truly premium and secure journey. Critically, we have integrated support for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), making our buses accessible and inclusive for every Ugandan,\u201d they explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Kiira Motors Corporation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) is Uganda\u2019s flagship Mobility Innovation and Industrialization Enterprise, leading the nation\u2019s transition to sustainable mobility and inclusive industrial growth. With a bold vision to build a Regional Mobility Ecosystem, KMC is shaping an industry, a movement, and a legacy that positions Uganda as a net source of mobility solutions in the multi-trillion-dollar global mobility market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KMC\u2019s mission is anchored on Four Strategic Pillars: People, Product, Plant, and Mobility Infrastructure<\/em>, underpinned by Policy, Standards, and Regulation<\/em>. This integrated approach aligns with Uganda\u2019s Vision 2040, NDP IV, and the National e-Mobility Strategy, while advancing the SDGs and Africa\u2019s STISA 2024 priorities. It also complements the KCCA Transport Master Plan, driving clean, efficient urban mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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