MTN participates in Cape Town engagement celebrating Kayoola E-Coach arrival

By:  Kanto Kai Okanta

MTN has participated in a stakeholder engagement ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa, marking the successful arrival of the Kayoola E-Coach following a 7,000-kilometre journey from Kampala, Uganda.

The event, held at the Sunsquare Hotel, was led by Uganda’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero, who also served as Chief Expeditioner. It brought together representatives from the South African High Commission, Cape Town’s transport and tourism sectors, and members of the Ugandan community based in Cape Town.

MTN was represented by Noluthando Pama, General Manager for MTN Western Cape, alongside teams from MTN South Africa and MTN Uganda. Speaking at the ceremony, Pama described the journey as a demonstration of African leadership and inclusive innovation, noting that the project reflects the continent’s ability to drive change through technology and collaboration.

Ibrahim Senyonga, General Manager of MTN Business Uganda, also attended the event, reaffirming MTN’s commitment to supporting future-ready and connected solutions across Africa. The company highlighted its role in enabling sustainable mobility through connectivity, Internet of Things solutions and integrated digital platforms.

Pama acknowledged South Africa’s Minister for Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, for his leadership in advancing the country’s digital and green transition agenda. She also commended Kiira Motors Corporation, the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat of Uganda and the Government of Uganda for driving the Kayoola E-Coach initiative.