Kiira Motors African Electric Expedition Reaches South Africa

Johannesburg — Uganda’s Kiira Motors Corporation has entered a new phase of its landmark African Electric Expedition after the team arrived in South Africa on Wednesday, marking another milestone in the transcontinental journey showcasing the capabilities of the Kayoola E-Coach.

The arrival follows a series of high-level stakeholder engagements in Botswana, where Ugandan and Botswanan leaders convened to explore cross-border partnerships in electric mobility, technology, and sustainable innovation. Kiira Motors described the business-to-business networking session in Gaborone as “a step toward a more connected, innovative Africa.”

Over the past week, the Made-in-Uganda electric expedition has drawn significant attention across Botswana. The team travelled from Francistown to Gaborone, exploring the country’s Tswana cultural heritage, conservation traditions, and its rapid economic growth—once earning the capital the nickname “the Dubai of Africa.”

Uganda’s Ambassador to Botswana, Kintu Nyago, praised the Kayoola E-Coach during engagements in Gaborone, calling it evidence that Ugandan innovation is ready to drive Africa’s green transition.

The electric bus has already covered 4,062 kilometres—about 31% of the journey—while avoiding nearly 1,900 kilograms of CO₂ emissions, according to Kiira Motors. The team reports zero safety incidents since the expedition began.

Kiira Motors said it was honoured to host the Uganda–Botswana stakeholder forum, which brought together partners committed to advancing sustainable mobility and strengthening regional economic ties.

With its Botswana leg completed, the expedition now presses on through South Africa as it continues its symbolic journey from the Pearl to the Cape, amplifying Uganda’s ambitions in electric vehicle innovation across the continent.