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Transport
22 October 2026, 10:47 am
Taxi drivers urged to avoid shortcuts during heavy rains
By Ronald Ssemagonja Taxi drivers, particularly those operating public transport, have been urged to avoid shortcuts during the ongoing rains to reduce the risk of accidents and other weather-related challenges. The warning comes as Uganda continues to experience changing weather…
28 September 2026, 12:59 pm
UTOF urges calm over increased taxi fares
By Ronald Ssemagonja Leaders of the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF) have urged the public to remain calm over increased taxi fares on some routes across the country. The call was made during a media briefing aimed at finding…
31 August 2026, 6:26 pm
Residents in Muzizi raise alarm over missing donated boat in Kibaale
By Kato Joseph Residents of Muziizi Village in Nyamarunda Subcounty, Kibaale District, are calling for leaders and security intervention after unknown people reportedly took the multimillion modern boat that was donated to them by the Buyanja MP and former Finance…
27 August 2026, 4:48 pm
UIPE signs MoU with Civil Society Coalition for Transport
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Civil Society Coalition for Transport to promote professionalism and strengthen collaboration in Uganda’s engineering and transport sectors. The MoU was signed at…
21 July 2026, 7:44 am
Contractors ordered to prioritise local workers as Northern Uganda road projects…
By Geoffrey Okwong Contractors implementing community access road projects in Pader, Agago and Lamwo districts have been directed to give priority to local residents in employment and ensure the projects deliver lasting socio-economic benefits to the communities they are intended…
6 July 2026, 8:47 pm
UTOF raises concern over rising fuel prices
By Ronald Ssemagonja The deputy chairperson for administration at the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF), Mayambala Mustafa, has expressed concern over rising fuel prices, saying they are placing a heavy burden on the transport sector. “Fuel prices are high…
6 May 2026, 4:07 pm
KCCA stands firm on e-bus plan amid UTOF concerns
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, Sharifa Buzeki, has reaffirmed that the authority’s plan to roll out electric buses in Kampala will proceed as scheduled, despite mixed reactions from various stakeholders. This follows concerns raised…
5 May 2026, 10:49 am
Taxi operators protest lack of consultation on Kampala E-Bus rollout
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the operational launch of electric buses in Kampala last week, leaders of the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF) have expressed concern over their exclusion from the process. In an exclusive interview held yesterday in Kampala,…
22 April 2026, 2:12 pm
Taxi operators unite to address rising costs and industry challenges
By Ronald Ssemagonja Yesterday, the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF) organised a meeting to discuss several issues affecting their work. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Chairman Rashid Ssekindi said they are seeking ways to improve their operations.…
4 April 2026, 5:56 pm
Drivers warned over fake permits ahead of Lira mobile licensing
By Baker Okello As the North Kyoga region prepares to launch a mobile driving licence enrolment programme in Lira City, the Chairperson of the Northern Uganda Bus and Truck Drivers’ Network, David Okello, has cautioned drivers against obtaining permits from…