Parliament is investigating the rollout of Uganda’s digital number plates after legislators were told that the government could be losing at least Shs4 billion in tax revenue every week. Officials from Joint Stock Company Global Security, the Russian-based firm contracted to manufacture the plates, appeared before Parliament’s Committee on Physical Infrastructure to respond to concerns over delays, shortages, and declining production. Committee Chairperson Mwine Mpaka told the meeting that daily production had dropped from about 350 sets to fewer than 100, with some upcountry centers reportedly suspending issuance because of a shortage of installation kits. The Uganda Manufacturers Association also told MPs that delays in obtaining the plates were affecting vehicle clearance, business activity, and tax collections. Transport sector representatives raised concerns over the high cost of the plates and difficulties faced by motorists and boda boda operators. Global...
Terego East MP Babanga Condemns Lawlessness by Refugees in Imvepi Refugee Settlement that Resulted into Burning of Police Station and OPM Offices.
Copied. PRESS RELEASE OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE UNREST AND BURNING OF OPM AND POLICE FACILITIES IN IMVEPI REFUGEE SETTLEMENT. BY HON. WILFRED BABANGA ERIMA MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, TEREGO EAST CONSTITUENCY. 26 TH August 2026 The Burnt government infrastructure at Imvepi Refugee Settlement. I am deeply saddened by the unfortunate loss of life and the senseless burning of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) offices, police buildings and property in Imvepi Refugee Settlement on 25 th August 2026. I strongly condemn this act of violence and destruction of Government property. While I acknowledge that the unrest is linked to dissatisfaction over the Refugee Welfare Council elections, burning offices and taking lives is not the way to resolve grievances. I appeal to all refugees and host communities in Imvepi to remain calm and restrain from any further acts of lawlessness. Let us allow peace to prevail. I have spoken with the Chief Administrative ...