Museveni Launches Kiira Vehicle Plant

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President Yoweri Museveni commissioned the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja on September 26. It is Uganda’s most advanced bus and truck manufacturing facility. The plant produces 2,500 vehicles annually and holds international Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) certification. It includes a full production line and a design and engineering unit. The project aims for 65% local content by 2030, reduce vehicle imports by over $800 million, and create more than 14,000 jobs.