news 2 October 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
MPs Confirm Digital Number Plates Operational After Naguru Police Inspection
Members of Parliament have validated the effectiveness of Uganda's digital number plate system after witnessing live tracking capabilities at the Naguru Police Command Centre. Their focus has now shifted to the costs and efficiency of the system's implementation. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mps-validate-digital-number-plate-security-capabilities-after-naguru-police-inspection-5616458
Members of Parliament on the Committee on Physical Infrastructure have confirmed that the national Digital Number Plate System is fully operational and successfully tracking vehicles. This validation comes after a practical demonstration and inspection at the Police Command Centre in Naguru.
The lawmakers’ visit on Friday, October 2, was prompted by earlier concerns raised in parliamentary hearings regarding the system’s security and tracking efficacy. To address these, legislators were given a firsthand look at how the system integrates with police field operations, including live vehicle identification and data processing.
AIGP Felix Baryamwisaki, the Police Director of ICT, reported that the system has already proven its worth, having assisted in the recovery of 337 out of 375 reported stolen motor vehicles, a recovery rate of approximately 90 percent. To ensure the figures were accurate, the committee members used their own vehicle registration plates to test the system during their visit.
Committee Chairperson Mr. Mwine Mpaka stated, “Yes, indeed, we have established that cars and motorbikes can be tracked. The issue of digital number plates is clearly important. We just need to see how we can improve the system.” He also confirmed that the system’s data is securely managed within national borders, addressing previous privacy concerns.
Following a prior inspection of the digital number plate manufacturing plant, which has cleared backlogs with a daily output of 2,500 kits and boasts significant localization, the committee’s attention is now on the operational and financial aspects. “As a Committee, we are looking at the cost and the capacity of the contractor. Other than that, no one is against the project,” Mr. Mpaka added.
The committee plans to focus its upcoming report on optimizing institutional coordination, refining administrative protocols, and potentially reducing costs for motorists, while acknowledging the system’s significant improvements in tracking and issuance speed.