Nyumbu |
A number of African countries chose institutions of
higher learning like universities to develop cars like Nyayo
Pioneer cars of the University
of Nairobi in
Kenya, which was commissioned by the then president Daniel Toroitich arap Moi, while Uganda featured with the Kiira
EV of Makerere
University, this
project has continued to grow ever since. The Kiira will be going on sale this
year possibly.
Tanzania
at the same time was using the national Ministry of Defense and National
Service to develop their own vehicles. The Tanzania Automotive Technology
Center (TATC) was tasked with coming
up with technological innovations.
The
TATC received their start up and subsequent funding for uplifting and
maintenance from the government coffers. The center designs, develops and
manufactures motor vehicles and other pieces of machinery in line with its
mission. Several vehicle models have since been produced pursuant to this
dream. Check out some of the trucks developed and manufactured by the TATC.
Nyumbu Tractor |