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

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

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…