{"id":15549,"date":"2025-09-28T17:22:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T17:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ugandaupdatenews.com\/?p=15549"},"modified":"2025-09-28T17:22:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T17:22:24","slug":"president-museveni-commissions-kiira-vehicle-plant-as-kmc-delivers-electric-buses-for-makerere-university-dar-es-salaam-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/president-museveni-commissions-kiira-vehicle-plant-as-kmc-delivers-electric-buses-for-makerere-university-dar-es-salaam-city\/","title":{"rendered":"President Museveni Commissions Kiira Vehicle Plant As KMC Delivers Electric Buses For Makerere University, Dar es Salaam City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned 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

\u201cThis facility demonstrates our commitment to building a self-sustaining economy. We are not only going to assemble vehicles here but also gradually integrate local content, ensuring that Ugandans are at the forefront of automotive innovation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c Uganda’s economy is currently growing at 7% and is expected to exceed 10% once our oil production begins. We have a clear vision for what will transform our society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We also plan to process our rich iron ore reserves into high-quality steel, which will significantly reduce our dependence on steel imports that currently cost over $900 million annually. Uganda is fortunate to have some of the best iron ore in the world, located in Kabale and Butogota,\u201d President Museveni told a cheering audience at the colourful event. He also used the occasion to hand over electric buses for Makerere university and Tanzania’s capital city Dar es Salaam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cabinet ministers, members of parliament, diplomats, business leaders and local leaders attended the event, praising the initiative as a bold step toward positioning Uganda as a regional automotive hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Monica Musenero- Masanza the Minister of STI  assured the President of her team\u2019s commitment to fully implement his  2021 directive to grow Uganda\u2019s economy based on the firm foundation of  science and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour Excellency, this plant is a cornerstone of your vision. More innovations will be unveiled during your next term as part of our commitment to transform the economy.  \u201cWe have been making buses, but today we are unveiling for the whole world to see what we have built here. We are saying to the world: here we are, Africa here we are, \u201d she stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The CEO of Kiira Motors Corporation ,Mr. Paul Isaac Musasizi, said the Kiira vehicle Plant will help to reduce \u2018haemorrhage\u2019 of an annual vehicle import bill now standing at  over $800 million while creating more than 14,000 jobs across the automotive value chain.<\/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 Musasizi stated .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\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 he added.<\/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

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

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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