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Works Ministry Launches Comprehensive Inspection of YY Buses

Works Ministry Launches Comprehensive Inspection of YY Buses

The Ministry of Works and Transport has launched a comprehensive inspection of all Y.Y Coaches buses at the Namanve Motor Vehicle Inspection Station.The move comes in response to a series of road accidents involving the company’s buses along the Katosi—Kyetume—Nyenga/Njeru and P

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The Commute Conundrum – To Live Near or Far from Work?

The Commute Conundrum – To Live Near or Far from Work?

Let me take you back to a conversation I overheard between two Taxi commuters in Kampala not long ago. Two passengers, clearly regulars on the route, were swapping war stories of traffic, transport costs, and landlords.One said, “Eh, I pay Shs300,000 rent in Seeta, but every day I lose t

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Speaker Among Demands Answers Over Deadly Roads and Delayed Projects

Speaker Among Demands Answers Over Deadly Roads and Delayed Projects

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has raised alarm over the worsening condition of national roads, warning that the situation poses serious risks to Ugandan road users, especially during the current rainy season.Among pointed to stalled projects, poor contractor performance, and a lack of

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Govt Unveils Digital Eye to Curb Road Deaths and Discipline Drivers

Govt Unveils Digital Eye to Curb Road Deaths and Discipline Drivers

The government has unveiled a new digital traffic monitoring system to curb the country’s soaring road accident rates, targeting reckless drivers, unfit vehicles, and impunity on the roads.The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Works and Transport, is part of a broader strategy to

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Another YY Coach Involved in Road Accident Near Karuma Junction, Several Injured

Another YY Coach Involved in Road Accident Near Karuma Junction, Several Injured

A YY Coach bus belonging to the popular YY Bus Company was involved in a serious accident earlier today just a few kilometers past Karuma Junction in U

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YY Coaches Faces 30-Day Suspension After Fatal Buikwe Crash

YY Coaches Faces 30-Day Suspension After Fatal Buikwe Crash

The Ministry of Transport has warned that YY Coaches could face a 30-day suspension if investigations confirm that the company’s driver was at fault in the deadly bus crash that occurred along Katosi Road in Buikwe District.The crash, which happened in Makindu village, left three people

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Scores Feared Dead As YY Bus Overturns, Bursts Into Frames In Bwikwe District

Scores Feared Dead As YY Bus Overturns, Bursts Into Frames In Bwikwe District

A serious incident occurred in Buikwe District on Monday, 5th May 2025, when a YY bus caught fire near Makindu Trading Centre in Najja Sub-county.The bus, with registration number UAV 702J, was travelling along the Njeru–Katosi Road when it went up in f

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Police fatally shoot man at Toronto's international airport

Police fatally shoot man at Toronto's international airport

Police shot and killed a 30-year-old man at Toronto's Pearson International Airport on Thursday morning, police said.Three officers shot at the man, who they said seemed upset and was armed, before 12:00 GMT, Ontario police's Special Investigations Unit (SIU), said in a statement.No

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Vatican Shares Pope Francis’ Cause of Death and Final Wishes

Vatican Shares Pope Francis’ Cause of Death and Final Wishes

Passengers were forced to evacuate a Delta Air Lines flight from Orlando to Atlanta after the plane’s engine caught fire Monday. The Airbus A330 plane was about to leave the tarmac at the Orlando International Airport in Florida when a fire was reported in one of the engines, according to the airl

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MTN Uganda kickstarts Kabaka’s 70th Birthday Celebration with a Blood Donation Drive, Transport Fare Discounts, and Special Voice Bundles

MTN Uganda kickstarts Kabaka’s 70th Birthday Celebration with a Blood Donation Drive, Transport Fare Discounts, and Special Voice Bundles

Additionally, MTN Uganda launched special voice bundles tailored for the central region, encouraging the public to communicate, share business opportunities, and exchange health knowledge. Customers could dial *100*21*1# to access 35 minutes at only 1,000 UGX.MTN Uganda proudly jo

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