Sustainable Mobility
Solutions for Africa

Mandate

Coordinating and facilitating research, development, technology transfer, and commercialization of innovations that augment the national mobility ecosystem to develop, make, sell and use sustainable mobility solutions.

Focus

manufacturing

Manufacturing

This includes Parts and Component Manufacturing, Vehicle Manufacturing, Distribution and After-sales Support.

Transport Operations

This includes Public Transport, Mobility Infrastructure, Fleet Management and Operations

Systems and Data

This includes Digital Mobility Solutions, Cashless Payment Systems, Data Management and Digital Infrastructure to support Mobility Systems

Pathfinder Projects

Prioritizing innovative E-Mobility solutions for an efficient and sustainable future.

Development of a Model Electric Public Transport System for Urban Centres

Venture Lead: Kiira Motors Corporation

The Project aims at developing a sustainable and replicable model Electric Public Transport System for Urban Centres in the region with an initial pilot in Jinja City.


The Pilot commenced in November 2024 and is currently operating a fleet of 9 Kayoola Electric Buses between Iganga and Jinja City supported by DC Fast Chargers. The project leverages a cashless ticketing system developed by KaCyber Technologies.

Electric Bus Operator Training Program

Venture Lead: Kiira Motors Corporation

A specialized Electric Bus Operator Skilling Program to up-skill bus drivers on the operation of Electric Buses and Charging Infrastructure with a target of 6,000 Operators skilled by 2028.


The program covers all aspects of electric bus operations, including driving and handling, charging, maintenance, traffic regulations, road signs and customer care, among others. So far, over 300 e-Bus Operators have completed the program that is full funded by the Mobility Bureau, STI Secretariat.

Enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of Public Transportation through the deployment of Contactless Card Payment Technology

Venture Lead: KaCyber Security Technologies Ltd

The project developed a Contactless Card Payment System leveraging digital payment platforms. The system was deployed on the Kayoola Electric Buses.

The Mobility Industrial & Technology Park (MITP)

Skilling tomorrow’s auto
industry workforce

As Uganda broadens its technical proficiency to produce vehicles
locally, we have decided to establish a one-stop center to
mentor innovators along the automotive value chain. GoU
through KMC acquired 1,280 acres of land in Bbaale, Kayunga
to establish MITP and to support investments in motor vehicle
parts manufacturing, vehicle testing and automotive technology
innovation enterprises.

Delivering modernized transport systems

Wide range of commercial vehicles catering to Uganda’s growing e-Mobility market.

The Bingwa
3-in-1 Trike

Revolutionizing Farming
The Bingwa</br>3-in-1 Trike
Designed to transport goods, pump water, and generate electricity, Bingwa is a three-wheeler vehicle locally made by self-trained innovators to boost agricultural productivity and rural living conditions.

The Kayoola
EVS Bus

The Next Generation
of Public Transport
The Kayoola</br>EVS Bus
Locally designed by Ugandan engineers for Urban Mass Transportation, the all-electric Kayoola EVS was designed to decongest city roads and to facilitate sustainable mobility in the region.

The Kayoola
Diesel Coach

Expanding transport
service delivery
The Kayoola</br>Diesel Coach
Locally made diesel-powered bus, the Kayoola Diesel Coach was designed to complement the Kayoola EVS and to serve the tourism market as it can travel longer distances.

The Tondeka Bus

Transforming urban mobility
The Tondeka Bus
In an effort to transform mobility in Metropolitan Kampala, Tondeka buses were introduced in the city to address the overwhelming urban congestion, safety and affordability.

Electric Motorcycles

Shifting to electric boda bodas
Electric Motorcycles
As a trade-in for ICE-powered motorcycles, the Ugandan government has popularized and invested in domestically-produced electric boda bodas that are 60% cheaper to operate.

Charging Infrastructure

Enabling the adoption of e-Mobility.
Charging Infrastructure
There have been some Government and Private-Sector led initiatives in the development of Uganda’s charging infrastructure supporting electric buses, passenger vehicles and motorcycles.

Digital Infrastructure

Enabling e-Mobility Efficiency
Digital Infrastructure
Over 194 Private companies have been mobilized to develop cashless ticketing and revenue collection systems that can efficiently charge EVs, monitor and manage bus fleet operations.

Goals

The Implementation of the E-Mobility Strategy
is expected to generate these outcomes:

Contribution of the mobility sector to National GDP.
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Creation of green jobs.
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Localization of the e-Mobility Value Chain.
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Reduced transport-based emissions by 2040.
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Achievements

Jobs Created: From 1,500 (2021) to 10,000 (2024)
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Cumulative Investment Raised since 2018: >USD 160 Million
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Installed Annual Production Capacity of Vehicles: From 2,000 (2021) to 10,000 (2024)
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Enterprises in the Value Chain
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