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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…
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.…
30 March 2026, 3:01 pm
Taxi operators urged to maintain road discipline during Holy Week
By Okurmu Edwin Kisa 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…
2 March 2026, 6:20 pm
Taxi operators call for structured parking plan after KCCA clears street vendors
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa 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…
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…