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May 4, 2026
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Uganda launches e-buses in Kampala to boost clean transport

Uganda launches e-buses in Kampala to boost clean transport

E-Bus Xpress Kiira Ltd., a subsidiary of the state-owned Kiira Motors Corporation, announced in a statement on Monday that it officially launched electric mass transit operations in the city on Sunday. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Uganda has officially launched a fleet of locally manufactured electric buses in its capital, Kampala, to promote cleaner urban transportation and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

  • The initiative aims to modernize mobility and support indigenous manufacturing, creating jobs and driving economic growth.
  • Key organizations involved are E-Bus Xpress Kiira Ltd., a subsidiary of Kiira Motors Corporation, and the Ministry of Works and Transport, represented by Minister Edward Katumba Wamala.
  • The fleet currently operates in the central business district and is expected to grow to 300 electric buses in Kampala by June 2028, with plans for 1,500 buses nationwide.

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