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Recent transport coverage and related updates from across Uganda Online.
transport 30 March 2026
Kampala's drivers treat traffic rules as optional, turning roads into chaotic playgrounds with lane-dribbling 'footballers,' fake VIPs ignoring one-ways, and opportunists tailing ambulances. The author urges personal discipline and stricter enforcement to ease congestion that wastes 52 working days yearly per driver. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/letters/kampala-roads-where-everyone-is-a-vip-5407556
news 25 March 2026
The Ministry of Works and Transport is proposing revised traffic regulations that raise speed limits on urban roads, reduce speeding fines, and extend payment deadlines from 72 hours back to 28 days. These changes address widespread complaints that led to the suspension of stricter laws last year. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/govt-softens-on-speed-limit-and-traffic-fines-5403484
news 23 March 2026
Uganda's government has addressed shortages of digital number plates, blaming global supply chain disruptions from Middle East conflicts, as car dealers report delays in vehicle registrations and mounting losses. Officials confirm resolutions are underway with rerouted shipments and plans for regional installation centers. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uganda-blames-global-supply-disruptions-for-digital-number-plate-shortages-5400268
infrastructure 19 March 2026
Wakiso District has kicked off Shs110 billion road projects under the World Bank-funded GKMA-UDP to upgrade key routes and alleviate congestion in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. Officials hailed the initiative as a vital step for better connectivity while urging contractors to fix feeder roads and hire locals. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/wakiso-counts-on-shs110b-road-projects-to-ease-traffic-5397146
Business 19 March 2026
More than two million vehicles operate on Ugandan roads, but only 577,000 are insured, leaving over 70% uninsured. Boda bodas show the starkest gap, with just 4% coverage despite nearly two million in use. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/insurance/over-70-of-vehicles-are-uninsured-5396640
news 16 March 2026
The Ugandan government has kicked off countrywide consultations to address shortcomings in the Electronic Traffic Enforcement System (EPS). This initiative seeks to refine the system for better road safety and compliance. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/-govt-starts-nationwide-consultations-on-eps-system-5393280