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Min.Katumba Wamala Halts Automated Traffic Fine System Amid Public Outcry

The Ugandan government has suspended the recently introduced Automated Express Penalty System (EPS Auto) after a wave of criticism from motorists, taxi operators, and civil society. The suspension was announced by the Ministry of Works and Transport on Wednesday night and takes

June 12, 2025

Big Story

Hakuna Mchezo: ISO Chief Vows To Crush Corrupt Officials In PDM

Col Emmy Katabazi, the deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization has pledged to fight all forms of PDM related corruption in Kalangala district and the country at large. He said that PDM funds are meant for the poorest, however, the

September 11, 2024

Security

Don’t Bring Careerism Into Our Army But Fight Corruption- Museveni Tells Security Officers

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander in Chief of the armed forces in Uganda, has passed out a total of 774 officer cadets at Basic Military Training School-Kaweweta (BMTS) in Nakaseke district. The officers have been attending a one-year

June 5, 2024

Uganda

MPs, Top Gov’t Officials Want Exemption From Entebbe Expressway Toll Fees

The minister of works and transport, Gen Katumba Wamala has revealed that some government officials have applied to be exempted from paying toll fees to use Kampala – Entebbe expressway. As a result, MPs also want to use the road at a

January 18, 2022

Health

Gov’t Withdraws Vaccination Card Requirement For Passengers

The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Works and Transport has withdrawn the condition that passengers must prove that they are fully vaccinated before using public transport. The cancellation of the directive comes barely a week after it was announced by

January 5, 2022

Uganda

MPs Irked By Poor Road Maintenance Across The Country

Legislators have expressed concern in regard to the poor state of roads across the country, despite a huge chunk of budget allocated to the Works and Transport sector annually. This was during a debate on the statement by the Minister of Works

October 21, 2021

Crime

Five More Suspected Katumba Attackers Charged, Remanded

An additional five suspects in the attempted murder of Works and Transport Minister Gen Edward Katumba Wamala have Thursday been arraigned before court and charged. These include Kagugube Muhammad alias Musiramu, a 30-year-old bodaboda rider of Kikaya, Kanyanya, Kawempe Division, Walusimbi Kamada

July 9, 2021

Crime·Security

Pictorial: How Gen Katumba Shooting Suspects Were Tortured In Custody

Five suspects involved in the attempted murder of former Chief of Defence Forces Gen Edward Katumba Wamala have said that they were tortured while in custody following their arrest. The five who have been charged with one count of terrorism, two counts

July 9, 2021

News

“I only want to know who had sent them and their motive” Gen Katumba on his attackers

Works and Transport Minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala’s vehicle H4DF 2138 was riddled with bullets on June 1, 2021, in Kisaasi, a suburb of Kampala in an attack that claimed the life of his daughter Brenda Nantongo and driver Haruna Kayondo. Gen

July 4, 2021

Crime

Police Kills 3 More Suspects In Gen Katumba Shooting During Friday Morning Raid

Three more suspects in the attempted assassination of works minister Gen Edward Katumba Wamala have been shot dead. According to New Vision, the shooting took place in Kanyogoga, Namuwongo in Makindye Division, Kampala. Vision further reports that the Friday morning operation was led

July 2, 2021