transportation 3 October 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Kampala Taxi Crackdown: Only 69 Cleared for Road Return
A stringent crackdown on unroadworthy commuter taxis in Kampala has seen only 69 out of 477 impounded vehicles pass re-inspection, with the majority still undergoing repairs. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/only-69-impounded-taxis-cleared-to-return-to-kampala-roads-says-works-ministry-5618090
The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced that a significant number of commuter taxis seized during a recent crackdown remain off the roads. Since the launch of ‘Operation Ganyegenya’ on August 24, a total of 477 taxis were impounded for being in dangerous mechanical condition.
As of Friday, October 2, only 69 of these vehicles have successfully passed rigorous mechanical inspections and automated fitness tests, allowing them to resume service. The remaining 408 taxis are still undergoing necessary repairs at various garages across the city.
The operation, a joint effort between the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Uganda Police Traffic department, aims to improve road safety by removing vehicles deemed unsafe for public transport. The campaign specifically targets Public Service Vehicles (PSVs), with a strong emphasis on commuter taxis operating within the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
Registration plates of all impounded vehicles have been confiscated. These plates will only be returned after the vehicles have been re-inspected at government-mandated facilities and are issued a Certificate of Fitness, signifying their readiness to return to public service. The ‘Operation Ganyegenya’ enforcement campaign is slated to last for 100 days.