Transport authorities crack down on unsafe vehicles at Namirembe Road terminal

What the report says

Ugandan transport authorities carried out an inspection of public service vehicles at Namirembe Road Bus Terminal in Kampala as part of a wider nationwide enforcement campaign focused on road safety and compliance. According to Nile Post, the operation was led on Tuesday by the Ministry of Works and Transport, working alongside the Uganda Police Force and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).

Officials checked drivers’ licences, vehicle documentation, roadworthiness certificates, operator licences and passenger safety requirements. Commissioner for Transport Regulation and Safety Winston Katushabe said the aim was to make sure only compliant and roadworthy vehicles remain on the road. He also framed the exercise as a push for professionalism rather than punishment, saying the goal is to build a culture where safety is treated as a standard.

The coordinated action reflects closer collaboration among the three institutions as they seek to identify operators who do not meet legal and safety requirements. Authorities said removing unsafe vehicles before they resume service is intended to reduce crashes and protect passengers.

Travellers at the terminal reportedly welcomed the checks, though some noted that inspections can cause delays. The ministry said similar enforcement operations will continue across Uganda as part of efforts to strengthen transport regulation and improve the reliability of public transport.