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2 June 2025, 4:42 pm
USAID, Uganda commission Shs1.2B Lanyadyang Bridge in Kitgum
By Otim Moses The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with Uganda’s Ministry of Local Government, officially commissioned the construction of the Lanyadyang Bridge on Thursday. The bridge is located in Owayo Binen…
1 June 2025, 7:42 AM
Flooded road cut off transport between Patongo and Adilang
By Freeman Canogura Heavy rains have rendered Moroto road, the main road connecting Patongo to Abim via Adilang impassable, cutting off transport for both vehicles and motorcycles and leaving thousands of residents stranded. Several sections of the road are completely…
18 May 2025, 11:17 am
Public opinion on minister Byamukama’s taxi ban
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the announcement earlier this week by the Minister of State for Works and Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, regarding planned reforms in the taxi sector — including the phasing out of old taxis, the banning of stages,…
17 May 2025, 12:06 pm
Embrace unity and togetherness – UTOF chairman to Lukuli Nanganda stage member…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following disagreements among the leadership of Lukuli Nanganda stage at the old taxi park, the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF) held a meeting yesterday at their headquarters in Kampala with some members from Lukuli Nanganda stage…
10 February 2025, 8:37 pm
Excitement as Minister Kasaija Donates Boat Worth shs36M to residents at River M…
By Kato Joseph Nyamarunda Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija has donated a modernized boat worth 36 million shillings to the people of Muziizi village in Nyamarunda Sub County, Kibaale district to boost trade relations between Kibaale and Kyenjojo districts on River…
29 January 2025, 9:11 am
Kagadi boda boda riders hail Museveni’s loan plan
By James Muhumuza Both leaders emphasised the importance of direct engagement with local representatives to ensure the programme’s effectiveness and prevent potential mismanagement. Boda boda riders in Kagadi town council, Kagadi district, have welcomed the proposed loan scheme by the…
7 January 2025, 5:26 pm
Government introduces ITMS to boost vehicle security, traffic management
By Lillian Mugirya The Government of Uganda, in partnership with Joint Stock “Virtus Global Security Company Ltd”, has launched the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) project. This initiative aims to combat criminal activities, improve traffic management, and boost revenue collection.…
22 November 2024, 5:58 pm
Road accident claims one in Acholibur
By Otim Moses Arapmoi A road accident involving a vehicle and a motorcycle in Acholibur town council, Pader district on Wednesday evening claimed one life and left another person severely injured. The accident occurred in Lawod Apwoyo village, Acholibur subcounty…
11 September 2024, 5:25 pm
Kitgum RDC orders inspection of vehicles transporting Owino market vendors
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The Kitgum Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Mr. Ebil Jimmy Ssegawa, has directed the Kitgum District Officer in Charge of Traffic Police to invite the Inspector of Vehicles (IOV) within one month to inspect vehicles that transport…