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Transport
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…
30 March 2026, 3:01 pm
Taxi operators urged to maintain road discipline during Holy Week
By Ronald Ssemagonja The treasurer of the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators, William Katumba, has appealed to taxi drivers across the country to avoid overspeeding during this busy travel period of Holy Week. He noted that increased movement of people…
14 March 2026, 1:30 pm
Mbale Court remands seven taxi drivers for defying transport order
By Humble Felix Mayatsa The Mbale Municipal Court, commonly known as Ndaula Court, on Thursday evening remanded seven taxi drivers to Maluku Government Prison for 14 days after they appeared before court. The drivers were charged with violating trade order…
11 March 2026, 7:19 pm
“Wheels stuck, markets idle: Gulu’s road crisis hits farmers Hard”
By Gift Okello Residents and local leaders in Gulu District are raising alarm over the deteriorating road network, warning that the poor state of infrastructure is now crippling access to healthcare, education, and trade Anena Susan, the Councilor V for…
2 March 2026, 6:20 pm
Taxi operators call for structured parking plan after KCCA clears street vendors
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the recent removal of street vendors by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), leaders in various sectors have shared their views on what should be done to ensure that trade order in the city is fully…
19 February 2026, 6:08 pm
Bukungu–Kakuwaga–Kaberamaido ferries set for commissioning tomorrow
By Ali Lukomo The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Works and Transport, will tomorrow commission the BKK ferries, which are expected to speed up and ease transport from Kampala to Northern Uganda. The two ferries were constructed at…
12 February 2026, 3:25 pm
Safer roads ahead as WATU opens riding school in Gulu
By Gift Okello WATU has unveiled the first-ever riding school for boda boda riders in Gulu, a significant step aimed at improving road safety and professionalising boda boda operations across Northern Uganda. The initiative, launched in Gulu City on Wednesday…
19 December 2025, 2:17 pm
UTOF denies plans to replace taxis with buses
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chairman of the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF), Rashid Sekindi, has dismissed allegations that the federation plans to replace passenger taxis with buses as a means of public transport. Sekindi made the clarification yesterday while…
16 December 2025, 11:16 pm
Uganda’s aviation sector shows strong growth, says CAA chief
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), Fred Bamwesigye, has confirmed that Uganda’s aviation sector has recorded significant improvement and that its future remains bright. He made the remarks during a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting…
30 November 2025, 11:34 am
UTOF Chairman urges drivers, parents to prioritise safety ahead of festive seaso…
By Ronald Ssemagonja In an effort to reduce preventable road accidents on major highways, the Chairman of the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF), Rashid Ssekindi, has outlined a series of measures aimed at ensuring safer travel during this busy…