Second edition of National e-Mobility Expo kicks off in Jinja

September 18, 2025 in Business, Companies, Science and Technology, Trade & Industry, Transport by Editor

Uganda’s drive toward sustainable transport took a major step today with the opening of the second edition of the National e-Mobility Expo at the Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) Vehicle Plant in Jinja.

The two-day event, co-hosted by KMC and the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat (STI) of the Office of the President, is expected to draw thousands of participants, ranging from government officials to industry players and mobility enthusiasts. More than 80 exhibitors are showcasing electric mobility products and solutions designed for African conditions.

Organisers describe the Expo as one of Africa’s largest platforms advancing green industrialisation and technological transformation. This year’s edition is running under the theme: “Powering Innovation, Accelerating Industrialization, and Shaping Africa’s Green Future.”

Among the headline speakers are Dr. Joseph Muvawala, Prime Minister of Busoga Kingdom and Executive Director of the National Planning Authority, Uganda Bankers Association CEO Wilbrod Owor, Absa Bank’s Corporate Banking Director Irene Mutyaba, and Britam Insurance Uganda CEO Allan Mafabi.

KMC CEO Paul Isaac Musasizi said the Expo underlines Uganda’s determination to lead in clean and inclusive mobility.

“It marks a profound shift from passive aspiration to active transformation. We are not just analyzing change – we are engineering it, scaling it, and living it. This is the heartbeat of a nation on the move,” he told participants.

Musasizi highlighted Uganda’s unique approach, noting that KMC’s electric vehicles are “tailored for local terrain, local needs, and local economies” while offering affordability, efficiency, and independence from fossil fuel dependency.

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Dr. Monica Musenero described the Expo as a declaration of Uganda’s bold commitment to sustainable innovation and climate resilience.

“It is here that we showcase our transformative journey from promise to impact, as we elevate homegrown solutions and position Uganda at the forefront of Africa’s green mobility movement,” she said.

She added that government’s ambition is to make Uganda a net source of e-mobility solutions in Africa, not merely a consumer. The initiative is anchored in a growing ecosystem of more than 80 stakeholders coordinated under the Mobility Bureau at the STI Secretariat.

The Expo, open to the public, continues tomorrow with exhibitions, discussions, and product demonstrations from Uganda’s fast-expanding e-mobility sector.