Gov’t Orders ‘Ganyegenya’ Taxis Off Kampala Roads From Monday
KAMPALA — The government has ordered dangerously dilapidated commuter taxis, locally described as “ganyegenya,” off roads in Kampala and surrounding districts from...
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Taxi Driver or Potential Killer? Uganda’s Deadly Culture of Reckless Driving
KAMPALA — Fourteen people died in Lwera. Two more died days later in Kakira. Now, 11 commuter taxi drivers have been arrested for dangerous loading during a night opera...
Kampala’s Main Bus Terminals and Taxi Parks: A Complete Guide to Where Every Route Begins
Kampala has distinct transport hubs for long-distance buses and 14-seater taxis, each serving different regions of Uganda.Bus companies increasingly operate from private...
SFC Picks up Erias Lukwago after Overnight Siege on Wakaliga Residence
The Special Forces Command (Special Forces Command) has reportedly picked up former Kampala Lord Mayor and senior lawyer Erias Lukwago following a dramatic early morning...
Kampala flooded with security and yellow as Museveni begins another term
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Kampala woke under watch, with guns in nearly every direction. Armed soldiers and police officers lined major roads and streets before sunrise.Alo...
Several drivers arrested in Bushenyi as Police crack down on overloading
‎Police in Bushenyi have arrested several drivers in a renewed crackdown on vehicles carrying excess passengers.‎‎The enforcement follows a surge in com...
Head of NUP Leadership Training School Doreen Kaija ‘kidnapped’
The head of the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Kamwokya Leadership Training School, Doreen Kaija, has allegedly been detained under unclear circumstances.Kaija, w...
Urgent Action needed to Curb toxic Vehicle Emissions in Uganda, Warns Study
Urgent and targeted action is needed to tackle Kampala’s alarming vehicle emissions problem, a new report has revealed.The study, conducted by The Real Urban Emiss...
Traffic Police Halts Express Fines to Allow Driver Education on New Road Laws
The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has temporarily suspended the issuance of fines under new traffic regulations, citing the need to educate motorists before full...
Fatal Accident in Mbarara: Speeding Minibus Crashes Into Electric Pole, Kills Pedestrian
A tragic accident occurred on Thursday morning at Mile Two, Mbarara City, when a speeding minib