Drive One of These Taxis on Monday, and It Could End Up Impounded in Nakawa
By Diana N. Kintu A taxi with worn-out tyres, faulty brakes, damaged doors or a failing steering system could soon be taken off the road as the government launches a…
Government Suspends Nile Star Bus Operations Over Fatal Nwoya Crash
By Diana N.Kintu The Ministry of Works and Transport has suspended the operations of Nile Star Bus Company for 30 days following a fatal accident in Nwoya District that claimed…
Museveni Launches Standard Gauge Railway, Calls for Regional Integration
By Diana N. Kintu Uganda and Kenya have taken a significant step towards strengthening regional infrastructure and trade following the launch of the Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a project…
Government Warns Contractors Against Using Old Vehicles on Road Projects
By Caroline The Government of Uganda has warned contractors working on road construction projects across the country against using old and poorly maintained vehicles, saying the practice compromises the quality,…
Minister Commissions Kyenyonga–Kikaada Hybrid Trail Bridge in Kakumiro District
By Diana N.Kintu The Minister of State for Transport has commissioned the Kyenyonga–Kikaada Hybrid Trail Bridge in Kakumiro District, marking a significant milestone in improving rural connectivity and access to…
Gov’t announces diversion on Northern Bypass as road repairs begin
By Damali Mukhaye The government has announced a traffic diversion along the Kampala Northern Bypass following the planned commencement of periodic road maintenance works aimed at improving the condition of…
Uganda Releases First Funds to Start Construction of New High-Speed Railway
By Diana kintu. The Ugandan government has taken a major step towards building the new Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) by releasing $75 million, which is about 270 billion shillings. This…
Road projects suspended amidst funding
“When the roots of a tree begin to decay, it spreads death to the branches.” By Fidel Boy Leon In Uganda’s history of national development, roads were meant to be…
Why the Government Has Temporarily Suspended the Express Penalty System
The Ugandan government has suspended the Automated Express Penalty System (EPS Auto) for one month, following public complaints over flawed traffic fines, technical issues, and poor implementation. The suspension, effective…
Uganda Goes Digital: Automated Traffic Fines Now Live Nationwide.
Uganda has officially launched the Automated Electronic Penalty System (EPSAuto), a high-tech, camera-driven platform designed to curb reckless driving and enhance road safety across the country. Unveiled by the Ministry…