Jinja, Uganda — Uganda took a significant step toward sustainable transportation with the successful hosting of the 2025 E-Mobility Expo at the Kiira Motors Corporation plant in Jinja on September 18 and 19. The event brought together industry experts, government officials, innovators, investors, and international delegates to showcase the latest advancements in electric vehicles (EVs) and the broader shift towards green mobility.
The two-day expo offered a comprehensive platform for networking, learning, and business development in Uganda’s burgeoning e-mobility sector. Attendees experienced a variety of activities, including live demonstrations, test drives of electric cars and motorcycles, exhibitions of locally developed technologies, panel discussions on financing and infrastructure, and cultural performances celebrating Uganda’s innovation spirit.
Hosted through a collaboration between Kiira Motors Corporation, the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat, the Government Citizens Interaction Centre (GCIC), and the Presidential CEO Forum (PCF), the expo underscored Uganda’s commitment to aligning with global trends in clean energy and sustainable development.
Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, emphasized the government’s role in accelerating the adoption of electric mobility technologies. “This expo is not just a showcase; it is a statement of intent. Uganda is ready to embrace e-mobility, and we are committed to creating an enabling environment for innovation, investment, and infrastructure development,” she said while engaging with exhibitors and participants.
The event attracted representatives from a wide range of countries, including China, South Africa, Tunisia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana, the United States, and Europe demonstrating Uganda’s growing international profile in the e-mobility space. This diverse presence opened avenues for cross-border partnerships, technology transfer, and investment inflows.
One of the expo’s highlights was the opportunity for visitors to test-drive electric vehicles, including prototypes developed by Kiira Motors. Media personality Andrew Kabuura was among those who sampled the vehicles, signaling rising public interest and consumer curiosity in electric cars within Uganda.
Beyond showcasing technology, the expo also tackled key challenges facing the sector, such as the need for robust charging infrastructure, favorable financing models, regulatory frameworks, and public awareness campaigns. The event’s “deal room” facilitated discussions and negotiations between private companies, investors, and government bodies, aiming to convert dialogue into concrete projects and partnerships.
Industry experts at the expo highlighted the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach to scale up e-mobility adoption. This includes investment in renewable energy to power vehicles, expanding charging networks across urban and rural areas, and building local capacity for manufacturing and maintenance.
Uganda’s move towards electric vehicles aligns with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality, and promote sustainable urban transport. As cities like Kampala face increasing congestion and pollution, e-mobility presents an attractive solution that combines innovation with environmental stewardship.
The 2025 E-Mobility Expo demonstrated that while Uganda’s journey to a fully electric transport ecosystem is still in its early stages, the foundation is being laid. Stakeholders left the event optimistic that the partnerships forged, knowledge shared, and commitments made will drive tangible progress.
Looking ahead, the challenge remains to translate the expo’s momentum into lasting infrastructure investments, policy support, and consumer adoption. With concerted effort from government, private sector, and international partners, Uganda’s vision of cleaner, smarter mobility is steadily becoming a reality.
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