Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is taking sports to new heights, literally. As the regulatory body overseeing aviation in Uganda, UCAA has found a unique way to promote teamwork, camaraderie, and community engagement through hosting sports events. At the heart of UCAA’s sports initiative is the desire to foster a positive work environment and promote…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has announced the full closure of Karuma Bridge to all traffic starting Monday, September 23, to allow for major refurbishment works. The bridge, which serves as a key link to northern Uganda, West Nile, and neighboring countries, had previously been partially closed…
By Teddy Namayanja Thirty nine people are still missing following the Kiteezi Garbage Landfill which occurred last week on Saturday August 10, 2024. This is according to a report by Police and Office of the Prime Minister. “These 39 are people who were registered as missing by this committe. This includes 35 people who…
The reduction of the riding permit fees for cyclists that was effected on August 1, 2024, has prompted the Taxi drivers to call upon government to put easily accessible and affordable avenues for vehicle drivers to acquire driving permits to reduce on road accidents in the country. Muhammad Ssempijja supervisor and Driver in Namayiba Taxi…
The chairman of motorcycle riders (boda boda) in Kampala Frank Mawejje, recently expressed concern about boda bodas being confiscated for lack of driving licenses by their rider. The government has taken note of this concern and has honored the President’s commitment to decreasing driving license expenses, starting with motorcycles. The revised driving permit fees for…
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) in partnership with the Ministry of Works and Transport has expanded the Search and Rescue services to reach the inhabitants of Islands through workshops conducted on July 5, 2024. The primary aim was to raise awareness among local leaders about the importance of this initiative. During the Search and Rescue…
Government has guaranteed the impossibility of replicating the registration plates, thanks to the thorough security protocols they undergo. Winston Katushabe, the Commissioner of Transport Regulation and Safety, during a press briefing on June 4, 2024 detailed the three complex system processes – the booking system, verification system, and stop control system. These processes enable the…
