Govt Sued Over Digital Number Plates

A citizen has filed a lawsuit against the government, contesting the ongoing distribution of digital vehicle number plates by Virtus Global Security Company.

Brutus Mohammed Kagingo claims the firm operates illegally and without proper registration under Ugandan law.

Filed in the High Court’s Civil Division, the suit names the Attorney General, Virtus Global Security, and its principals—Aivan Shkarban and Makhmutov Damir—as respondents.

Kagingo is seeking an interim court order to stop the respondents from collecting fees, distributing, or issuing digital number plates pending full court determination.

The motion also requests freezing of two bank accounts linked to Virtus Global Security held at Ecobank Uganda and Stanbic Bank, arguing that the company is unlawfully collecting money from the public.

Kagingo’s affidavit warns that without immediate judicial intervention, the ongoing operations will continue illegally and pose a threat to public interest.

The case, filed on May 15 and sealed on May 21, 2025, is scheduled for hearing on June 11, 2025, in Kampala.

Legal experts suggest the outcome may influence future government procurement practices and oversight of foreign contractors involved in public service delivery.

This lawsuit comes amid heightened debate over Uganda’s digital vehicle registration system, including concerns about its legal framework and implementation.