Govt Launches Electric Buses in Kampala with Plans to Extend Across 14 Cities

Uganda launches electric buses in capital city to boost clean transport

Uganda launches electric buses in capital city to boost clean transport

Govt launches electric buses in Kampala with plans to extend across 14 cities

State Minister for Science and Technology, Ms Monica Musenero, said the buses will be trailing specific routes, as the government studies the market

UGANDA: Kampala Debuts Local Electric Bus Fleet in Green Transit Push

KAMPALA – Uganda launched its first fleet of locally manufactured electric buses in the capital on Sunday, officials said on Monday, a centerpiece of the government’s strategy to modernize urban mobility and slash carbon emissions. The rollout is managed by E-Bus Xpress Kiira Ltd., a subsidiary of the state-owned Kiira Motors Corporation. The buses, designed and assembled within Uganda, began operating on high-demand commuter corridors in Kampal…

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

Could Uganda's New Electric Buses End Kampala's Transport Nightmare? » The Black Examiner

Uganda electric buses have officially hit the streets of Kampala in 2026 as the government launches an ambitious e-mobility program aimed at tackling the country’s fuel crisis, reducing carbon emissions and transforming public transport across the nation’s growing urban centres. Minister for Works and Transport Gen Katumba Wamala announced that the government plans to roll out e-mobility services across all 14 cities in Uganda, with a target of …

WiFi on Wheels: Cashless e-Bus Xpress Launches in Kampala to Transform City Commute

Kampala, Uganda — Kampala has taken a significant step toward modern, sustainable urban mobility with the official launch of the e-Bus Xpress, a new public transport system powered by locally manufactured electric buses. The service, unveiled during National Science Week 2026, is operated by E-Bus Xpress using the Made-in-Uganda Kayoola EVS buses produced by Kiira Motors Corporation. The initiative brings together government, private sector, and…