Jinja, Uganda – Eswatini is making inroads to concluding a sale deal of electric buses from the Kiira Motors Corporation in Uganda.
The Uganda High Commission in Pretoria posted on X that it received a high-level delegation from Eswatini on Tuesday.
“A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini has arrived in Uganda for engagements with Kiira Motors on the planned procurement of Ugandan-made electric buses for Eswatini’s public transport sector,” the post said. 
Eswatini’s interest in the fully electric Kayoola E-Coach follows the completion of the Grand Trans-Africa Electric Vehicle Expedition, where the Kiira Motors Corporation toured the buses from Kampala to Cape Town, passing through Manzini, showcasing Uganda’s electric mobility innovation.
It was a 30-day, 13,000 km journey from the Pearl, crossing Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Eswatini, and the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa.
“Our role: design, production and experience curation for a story that celebrates Ugandan innovation and sustainable mobility. We’re excited to bring this continental journey to life,” a Kiira Motors representative said.
South Africa is reportedly working to conclude a $250 million deal with Kiira Motors with an iniatial 450 bus trench closed. An 820 buses delivery could be Uganda’s largest single export contracts in the automotive sector. Eswatini’s delegation and purchase orders had not yet been made public by the time this report was put up. The Eswatini delegation is still in the exploration/interest stage, according to Uganda.
His Majesty King Mswati III toured the plant in 2024 on his official visit to Uganda. It has also drawn MTN Eswatini into a partnership deal announcement with Kiira Motors pledging to support digital services, including digital payment infrastructure for the mission control team.
“A successful agreement between Uganda and Eswatini would be a major milestone for Kiira Motors, strengthening industrial cooperation and positioning Uganda as a key player in Africa’s electric mobility revolution.”
“This visit is a testament to the power of economic diplomacy and the growing confidence in Uganda’s manufacturing and innovation capabilities. It also reflects the strong bilateral relations between Uganda and the Kingdom of Eswatini and our shared commitment to advancing sustainable mobility across Africa.”
