Kiira Motors’ historic 13,000-kilometre electric mobility expedition from Uganda to South Africa has entered a new phase of momentum, powering through Tanzania and now advancing toward the Zambian border with confidence and precision.
The journey continues to spotlight the promise of African-built clean transport as the Kayoola E-Coach 13M edges closer to southern Africa.
Uganda’s flagship premium electric inter-city bus is currently in Dodoma after a smooth passage through Singida, with the Kiira Motors team confirming steady progress on Monday. Each milestone, they emphasised, strengthens the case for long-distance electric mobility across the continent.
“We rolled through the beautiful, vast landscapes of Tanzania from Singida and are thrilled to arrive in the country’s capital, Dodoma,” Kiira Motors announced.
Branded the Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition, the journey began at Namboole Stadium on November 21. Since then, the Kayoola E-Coach has been moving swiftly south, making a scenic stopover at Lake Singida — a moment the team used to highlight Africa’s natural beauty and the importance of protecting it through sustainable mobility.
The 500-km-range coach has successfully charged at Mutukula Border, Biharamulo, Kahama, Singida, and Dodoma — practical proof that with proper infrastructure, electric transport can link East and Southern Africa seamlessly.
“Each stop is more than a top-up; it’s proof that with the right infrastructure, clean and efficient transport can link our region seamlessly,” the team stated, tagging #FromThePearlToTheCape.
Tanzanian communities have warmly embraced the expedition, with locals turning up in large numbers to experience the electric bus first-hand — an interaction Kiira Motors described as “a special moment.”
Now several days into the 30-day trek, the expedition has already achieved key milestones. Shortly after entering Tanzania, the Kayoola E-Coach clocked 1,000 kilometres. It has since navigated diverse terrains — from the Equator crossing in Masaka to the rugged tracks of Fufu, Tanzania — while maintaining strong performance metrics: Mileage: 1,897 km (14.6% of the journey completed), CO₂ avoided: 907.5 kg, Energy consumed: 1,650 kWh (0.87 kWh/km) and Safety: Zero incidents reported.
Kiira Motors insists this expedition is far more than a long-distance drive — it is a continental message of confidence in African engineering.
“Made in Uganda for Africa,” the company declared, reaffirming its mission to inspire trust in homegrown industrial capability and prove that African innovation can compete on the global stage.
At the flag-off, Minister of Works and Transport Gen. Katumba Wamala applauded the initiative as a powerful demonstration of Uganda’s technological confidence. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Monica Musenero called the expedition “a declaration of what Ugandan innovation can achieve,” and a pivotal step toward establishing Uganda’s innovation identity.
From Tanzania, the Kayoola E-Coach is now heading toward Zambia, before continuing its journey through Botswana, Eswatini, and ultimately South Africa. The landmark expedition seeks to cement Uganda’s position as a regional leader in electric mobility and industrial transformation.
As the sleek green-and-white coach hums its way toward Zambia and beyond, the continent watches — inspired by Uganda’s bold electric ambition stretching from the Pearl of Africa to the Cape.
