Kiira Motors Corporation information

Kiira Motors Corporation
Company type	State enterprise
Industry	Automotive
Founded	2014
Headquarters	Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda
Key people	Sandy Stevens Tickodri-Togboa (Executive Chairman); Paul Isaac Musasizi (Chief Executive Officer);
Products	Automobiles
Owner	Government of Uganda (96%); Makerere University(4%);
Website	kiiramotors.com

Kiira Motors Corporation or KMC is a State Enterprise in Uganda established to champion the Development of the Domestic Automotive Value Chain for job and wealth creation and commercialize the Kiira Electric Vehicle Project. The Equity Partners are the Government of the Republic of Uganda represented by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Office of the President holding 96% of the initial stock and Makerere University holding 4%.^[1]^[2]

Africa's first electric vehicle was developed under the Kiira Electric Vehicle Project in 2011. KMC developed Africa's first hybrid vehicle, the Kiira EVS,^[3] in 2014 and Africa's first solar electric bus, the Kayoola Solar Bus^[4] in 2016.^[5]

KMC's market entry products are the Kayoola EVS a Fully Electric Low Floor City Bus with a range of 300 kilometers on a full charge and the Kayoola Coach, a premium highway coach available in both electric and diesel powertrains.^[6]^[7]

As the world celebrates World Earth Day this 2024, it is imperative to reflect on our collective responsibility towards safeguarding our planet for future generations. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need to address pressing environmental issues and transition towards sustainable solutions.

At Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), we ^[8] recognize the pivotal role of green mobility in mitigating climate change and propelling Uganda towards a future of prosperity and environmental stewardship. With the global transportation sector being a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, the adoption of green mobility solutions has emerged as a critical imperative in the fight against climate change.

^ Kiira Motors (10 April 2018). "Kiira Motors Corporation: About Us". Kampala: Kiiramotors.com. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
^ "MPs Want UGX 400Bn Allocated to Science and Technology Ministry :: Uganda Radio Network". ugandaradionetwork.com. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
^ Roland Nasasira (4 February 2016). "KIIRA EV SMACK: A car made in Uganda". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
^ Patel, Heenali (15 February 2016). "Uganda unveils Africa's first solar-powered bus - CNN". Cable News Network. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
^ BBC (1 February 2016). "Africa's 'first solar bus' unveiled". London: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Retrieved 10 April 2018.
^ Cite error: The named reference :2 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ "Kiira Motors raving to go as it unveils long-distance Kayoola coach". 256 Business News. 13 February 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
^ https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/report/earth-day-2024-uganda-keen-on-ending-plastic-NV_186280

[1] Kiira Motors (10 April 2018). "Kiira Motors Corporation: About Us". Kampala: Kiiramotors.com. Retrieved 10 April 2018.

[2] "MPs Want UGX 400Bn Allocated to Science and Technology Ministry :: Uganda Radio Network". ugandaradionetwork.com. Retrieved 22 May 2019.

[3] Roland Nasasira (4 February 2016). "KIIRA EV SMACK: A car made in Uganda". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 17 October 2017.

[Atl-4] Patel, Heenali (15 February 2016). "Uganda unveils Africa's first solar-powered bus - CNN". Cable News Network. Retrieved 10 April 2018.

[5] BBC (1 February 2016). "Africa's 'first solar bus' unveiled". London: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Retrieved 10 April 2018.

[:2-6] Cite error: The named reference :2 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[7] "Kiira Motors raving to go as it unveils long-distance Kayoola coach". 256 Business News. 13 February 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.

[8] ttps://www.newvision.co.ug/category/report/earth-day-2024-uganda-keen-on-ending-plastic-NV_186280

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