Uganda recovers 46 stolen vehicles in June as Police strengthens smart enforcement

What the report says

The Independent Uganda reported that Uganda Police recovered 46 stolen vehicles in June, citing officials who linked the results to wider use of the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS). The article, published July 23, 2026, said Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, described the recoveries as evidence that the system is helping officers trace stolen vehicles and motorcycles faster and verify ownership more effectively.

According to figures attributed to the ITMS Monitoring Centre, police resolved 46 out of 52 reported vehicle theft cases during the month, an 88% recovery rate. The centre also recorded 145 vehicle- and motorcycle-related incidents in June, up from 74 in May. Officials said the increase reflected better coordination between police stations and the Monitoring Centre after dedicated hotline phones were deployed, allowing more officers countrywide to channel reports through the platform.

The report said cooperation with the Police Multimedia Unit, video analysis teams and the Uganda Revenue Authority has supported quicker checks of vehicle records and more coordinated responses in the field. Separately, Kampala Metropolitan Police operations recovered one suspected stolen vehicle, one suspected stolen motorcycle and 15 motorcycles believed to have been hidden before resale. Owoyesigyire said suspects had been arrested and inquiries were continuing.

Police asked people who had lost motorcycles to report to Wakiso Police Station with proof of ownership, including a national ID and logbook, to help identify any recovered property. More broadly, The Independent reported that Uganda is continuing to roll out ITMS, which uses digital number plates and real-time monitoring technology as part of efforts to curb vehicle theft and strengthen road security.