KAMPALA — The Ministry of Works and Transport banned taxis in dangerous mechanical condition from Kampala and its suburbs, effective March 19, with impoundments starting April 8 after owners ignored prior inspection chances. State Minister Fred Byamukama pointed to issues like excessive dust, poor odours, and makeshift repairs endangering riders, amid 2024’s 25,808 crash casualties,…
Kampala — Street vendors, taxi drivers, and boda boda riders across Kampala are preparing to vacate unauthorised trading and staging areas ahead of an 8 p.m. Thursday deadline set by city authorities, as enforcement of a new trade order looms. The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and the Ministry of Kampala Capital City have directed…
The Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hon. Minsa Kabanda, has defended ongoing enforcement operations targeting street vendors, hawkers, unlicensed taxis, and boda boda riders in the city centre, describing the measures as necessary to restore order, improve cleanliness, and ease traffic congestion. Speaking during meetings with city stakeholders and residents, Kabanda stressed…