President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled an innovative firefighting vehicle dubbed the “Muliro Eater”, a locally designed prototype that combines African firefighting ingenuity with military tank technology.
The President presented the prototype to ambassadors from the USA, Russia, the UK, and the European Union member states during a high-level meeting in Kampala. He explained that the inspiration came after repeatedly watching devastating fires in towns and cities around the world.
“I was inspired to combine our African firefighting tactics with military tank technology to create this fire-eating vehicle,” Museveni said, noting that Uganda has the capacity to turn local creativity into world-class solutions.
The Muliro Eater is designed to withstand intense heat and access areas where conventional fire trucks struggle. Its tank-like features allow it to maneuver through difficult terrain, while its water-dispensing system is built for high efficiency.
President Museveni highlighted that beyond its practical role in disaster response, the project symbolizes African self-reliance and innovation. “This initiative represents our commitment to philanthropy and the promotion of African innovations,” he told the diplomats.
Museveni expressed hope that international partners will embrace the Muliro Eater and explore opportunities for collaboration. By showcasing the prototype to world powers, the President underscored Uganda’s readiness to contribute solutions that could serve both developing and developed nations.
If embraced, the Muliro Eater could open new doors for Uganda’s defense-industrial and technology sectors, while reinforcing the idea that African countries can lead in practical, life-saving innovations.
With fire outbreaks becoming a growing challenge worldwide, Uganda’s “fire-eating tank” may soon earn a spot among the continent’s proudest inventions — one that blends tradition, modernity, and resilience.
