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Kayoola Solar Bus

Sector: Solar • Location: Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Source: PC Tech Magazine

Project
Completed

The Kayoola Solar Bus is the first electric solar bus designed and built in Africa, launched by President Museveni on February 16, 2016. It represents a significant step in Uganda's commitment to sustainable public transport solutions.

Status
Closed
Sector
Solar, Hotel, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Mass Transit, Automotive, Government
Location
Kampala, Central Region, Uganda
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
PC Tech Magazine

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The project “Kayoola Solar Bus” is an infrastructure initiative in the Solar sector, located in Kampala, Central Region, Uganda. Taiyo aggregates data on it from PC Tech Magazine.

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The Kayoola Solar Bus is the first electric solar bus designed and built in Africa, launched by President Museveni on February 16, 2016. It represents a significant step in Uganda's commitment to sustainable public transport solutions.

Original sector

Transportation

Location

Country

Uganda

State

Central Region

City

Kampala

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Solar, Hotel, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Mass Transit, Automotive, Government

Article published date

2025-02-28

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