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With Uganda’s urban population growing at 5.2% annually, UCMID will support climate-smart infrastructure, lower business costs & boost incomes especially for youth & women. The program positions cities at the center of job creation, economic growth & Vision 2040 goals.

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@GovUganda has secured $540M from the World Bank for Phase II of the urban development program now called Uganda Cities & Municipalities Infrastructure Development (UCMID). Lands Minister @JudithNabakoob1 says the 6 year program will boost infrastructure & transform urban growth.

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UCMID will cover 10 regional cities, 26 municipalities & 13 refugee-hosting districts, benefiting 5.6M people. The program is expected to create 20,000 permanent jobs, including 5,000 for refugees & host communities through markets, waste management & logistics.

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At least 112 youth in Kamuli District successfully completed a week-long digital skills training under the Skilling Youth Groups in ICT and Multimedia programme, an initiative aimed at equipping youth with practical technology skills for entrepreneurship and personal development.

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Internet for money: Kamuli youth equipped with digital skills through UCC’s ICT training initiative https://t.co/LspYLy54bb

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UCC TO Undertake A One Week Skilling Program For The Youth In Butaleja District https://t.co/kWpmzF1Xuo

Over 100 youth in Butaleja District to be empowered with mobile multimedia skills through the #ICTskills4youth program.

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Digital Skills Training Leading To Improved Youth Livelihoods In Kapchorwa https://t.co/1BbFijz3Wl

Eng. Susan urged the youth to put their skills to productive use, emphasizing the program’s purpose: empowering young people to overcome unemployment through digital innovation.

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Youths in Kumi equipped with life changing digital skills https://t.co/na9zHteI9B

In the multimedia sessions, the youths gained practical experience in video recording, editing, and publishing using applications such as KineMaster and CapCut.

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With backing from STI Ministry, Uganda’s foreign missions, UEPB, Uganda Airlines and private partners, the Kayoola E-Coach (422kWh, zero emissions) is positioning Uganda as a leader in Africa’s clean mobility transition. 6/6

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Uganda’s Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja will on Nov 20, 2025 flag off @KiiraMotors’ new Kayoola Electric Coach (13m, Model 2025) on a 13,000km expedition across six African countries. 1/6

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STI Minister Dr. Monica Musenero encouraged the team to embody Uganda’s ingenuity:
“Wherever you go, carry the pride of the Pearl of Africa and be the best.” 5/6

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KMC CEO Paul Musasizi highlighted that “This plant will cut Uganda’s $800M import bill & create 14,000+ jobs. With a target of 65% local content by 2030, KMC is driving supply chain resilience & shaping Africa’s mobility future.” 5/5

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H.E. President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned the multi-billion Kiira Vehicle Plant (KVP) in Jinja, operated by Uganda’s mobility industry flagship, Kiira Motors Corporation. 1/5

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The colourful commissioning saw electric buses handed over to Makerere University and Dar es Salaam. Dignitaries, MPs, diplomats & business leaders praised the initiative as a bold step for Uganda’s industrial future. 4/5

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The Kiira Vehicle Plant is the largest & most advanced bus manufacturing facility in Africa, featuring:
✅ Body Shop
✅ Paint Shop
✅ Chassis Systems Shop
✅ Trim & Assembly Shop
✅ Quality Testing & Inspection
✅ Test Track + Design & Engineering Outfit.

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Today marks a monumental milestone for Uganda.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to officially commission the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja, cementing Uganda’s place as a regional leader in mobility innovation & industrialization.

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This historic moment crowns a visionary journey that began on Nov 24, 2011, when Uganda unveiled Africa’s First Electric Vehicle – the Kiira EV at Makerere University.
From a campus prototype to a continental game-changer.