Zambia/Zimbabwe ― Kiira Motors’ groundbreaking African Electric Expedition reached a symbolic high point after the team made a stop at the iconic Victoria Falls, marking another milestone in the 13,000-kilometre journey across Southern Africa.
Victoria Falls is a waterfall on the Zambezi River, located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Here, the Zambezi River plummets over a cliff and into the Boiling Pot before flowing through a series of gorges. The Devil’s Pool, a natural infinity pool, is on the edge of a sheer drop.
The visit to one of the continent’s most celebrated natural wonders comes as the 13-metre Kayoola E-Coach continues to demonstrate the reliability and endurance of African-made electric mobility solutions.
“We honour these cultural touchstones as our Kayoola E-Coach covers these iconic landmarks, proving that African engineering can go the distance,” Kiira Motors stated during the stopover.
The expedition team has spent several days traversing Zambia, drawing attention from regional leaders, private-sector partners and citizens along the route. On Day 9, the Expeditioners received Dr Saul Kiwempindi, CEO of Wonderful Group Zambia, and later met with the team at MTN Zambia.
Their shared mantra — “one team, one goal; one goal, one team; together we roll” — has become the spirit driving the journey.
According to Kiira Motors, the African Electric Expedition continues to “light up Zambia,” after travelling from Nakonde to Mpika and onward to Lusaka. Mission Commander Elias Bwambale noted that the team has already crossed the midway point of the Zambia stretch as they prepare for the remaining legs of the continental mission.
The journey has also spotlighted the rapid expansion and potential of Africa’s electric-vehicle ecosystem. By November 28, the Kayoola E-Coach had clocked 3,000 km out of the targeted 13,000 km.
“We’ve covered 2,370 km thanks to the charging infrastructure supporting our electric journey,” said Eng. Fred Matovu, who outlined both the challenges and opportunities of building a robust EV ecosystem across Africa.
The expedition aims not only to test the durability of Uganda’s first domestically engineered electric bus but also to demonstrate how electric mobility can accelerate sustainable transport solutions across the continent.
As the Kayoola E-Coach rolls on, Kiira Motors says each stop reinforces one message: African innovation is ready for the global stage.