The Commandant of the Police Senior Command and Staff College Bwebajja (PSCSC), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dr. Barbara Alungat, has applauded the strategic leadership and management of Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) for their positive contribution to the national economy and local communities through innovations in electric mobility.
Dr. Alungat made the remarks during a field study visit to the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja District on July 3, 2025.
She led a delegation from Bwebajja comprising the College’s Directing Staff and 41 senior officers from the Uganda Police Force and Uganda Prisons Service, who are currently undergoing a one-year Senior Command Course.
Now in its 11th month, the course includes field visits that allow participants to engage with national development initiatives and foster practical learning.
“We thank Kiira Motors for the courtesy and generosity extended to us. The Senior Command Course is designed to build professional capabilities and align security forces with the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV), Vision 2040, and the African Union Agenda 2063,” Dr. Alungat stated.
The KMC team, led by Eng. Fred Matovu, welcomed the delegation with a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation detailing the history, mission, vision, objectives, and strategic direction of the plant.
He was joined by Mr. Jade Ssewagude in conducting a guided tour of the state-of-the-art facility.
Eng. Matovu urged Ugandans, government agencies, and the private sector to embrace and invest in the country’s growing e-mobility ecosystem, citing vast opportunities for supply chain localization—such as in charging infrastructure, battery production, housing schemes, sales, marketing, and vehicle distribution.
Currently, Kiira Motors Corporation operates at a production capacity of 2,500 vehicles annually, with a goal of reaching 5,000 units per year.
The company has ambitious plans to introduce 1,500 electric buses in 14 major cities across Uganda. To date, KMC owns 20 electric buses, with seven already operating in Jinja City.
The plant employs over 300 skilled professionals across various departments and is deeply involved in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
These include capacity-building programs for local leaders, graduate associate programs, research, internships, and plans to establish a Center of Excellence in Mobility Skills.
Eng. Matovu emphasized that value addition in manufacturing requires significant investment in research and development, branding, marketing, and infrastructure, noting that traditional manufacturing adds the least value unless complemented by innovation and support systems.
KMC is 100% government-owned, officially established in 2018 after the landmark unveiling of the Kiira EV Green Car on November 24, 2011, by H.E. Gen. (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda.
That milestone laid the foundation for the current vehicle plant, now regarded as Africa’s leading hub for electric vehicle production—despite global challenges such as competition, supply chain disruptions, cybersecurity threats, and the high costs of R&D.
Speaking on behalf of the course participants, Senior Commissioner of Police Ezra Mujabwami lauded the government for its support and investment in the plant and expressed optimism that more such facilities will be established to further boost Uganda’s economic growth.
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