Kiira Motors Corporation, founded in 2014 by Ugandan university students, has revolutionized the African automotive industry. Its electric bus, the Kayoola, is operational in Uganda and has received orders from multiple African countries. The company aims to enhance manufacturing capabilities while currently relying on imported components.
In 2007, a group of students and their lecturers from a Ugandan university embarked on a mission to create the nation’s first car. With support from the government, they laid the groundwork to turn their vision into reality, leading to the formation of Kiira Motors Corporation in 2014. Today, the company plays a significant role in the African automotive landscape by producing a range of vehicles, including the electric bus named Kayoola.
The Kayoola electric bus is not only operational in Uganda but has also garnered interest from other African nations, with orders coming from Tanzania, eSwatini, Nigeria, and South Africa. Despite its achievements, Kiira Motors Corporation aims to enhance its operational capacity by eventually manufacturing all vehicle components in-house. Currently, the company continues to rely on importing many parts.
Kiira Motors Corporation, established through the efforts of students and support from the government, is making strides in the African automotive sector. The Kayoola electric bus exemplifies this progress, demonstrating the company’s impact both locally and in the region. As Kiira Motors seeks to expand its manufacturing capabilities, it hopes to become increasingly self-sufficient.
Original Source: iafrica.com
