Engineers, mechanics and road safety experts from Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) on Friday toured the Kiira Motors manufacturing facility as the city intensifies efforts to modernize public transport through electric buses and future mass transit systems.

The visit comes at a time when Kiira Motors has started deploying electric buses in Kampala, with eight units already operating under the initial phase of a rollout aimed at improving urban mobility and reducing traffic congestion in the capital.

The KCCA delegation was led by Engineer Jacob Byamukama and included road engineers, auto mechanics, traffic control personnel, road safety expert Jemima Nalumansi and Engineer Andrew Sserunjogi.

According to city officials, the tour was intended to provide a deeper understanding of the vehicle manufacturing process and explore how locally produced buses can support Kampala’s long-term transport strategy.

“We wanted to see how buses are made, how long they take and how we are going to work together to support e-buses in Kampala,” Byamukama said during the visit.

Kampala, which hosts more than four million people during daytime hours, continues to face increasing pressure from traffic congestion and a growing demand for efficient public transport services. City leaders believe that strengthening mass transit systems is critical to reducing travel times and improving movement across the city.

During the tour, the delegation visited various sections of Kiira Motors’ 100-acre production facility, observing key stages of vehicle manufacturing, including chassis fabrication, body assembly, painting, quality assurance and road testing.

Officials also assessed the company’s capability to produce 18-metre buses that could be deployed under Kampala’s planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network.

Kiira Motors Head of Production, Engineer Richard Madanda, said the company is ready to support Kampala’s transport transformation through vehicle production and technical skills development.

“We can have the mechanics trained, and we also believe in data. We have the capacity to do 18-metre buses,” Madanda said.

Representatives from both institutions discussed training programs for KCCA technicians and mechanics who will maintain future bus fleets, as well as the development of critical infrastructure such as bus depots.

Kiira Motors is currently producing both electric and diesel buses and plans to deploy at least 100 buses in Kampala by the end of the year. Some of the vehicles are expected to operate along the Entebbe route as part of efforts to improve public transportation services.

The company also revealed plans to deliver a new team bus for KCCA FC.

Quality Assurance Engineer Vincent Muhumuza emphasized that maintaining high safety and quality standards remains a priority as production expands to meet growing demand.

The visit marks another step in Kampala’s broader efforts to establish a more organized, reliable and sustainable public transport system capable of serving the city’s rapidly growing population while reducing congestion and enhancing the commuter experience.