Parliament launches probe into digital number plate delays costing Shs4b weekly
The Ugandan Parliament has launched an investigation into delays in issuing digital number plates, which are reportedly costing the country Shs4 billion weekly. Lawmakers are seeking to identify the root causes of the supply chain breakdown involving the contractor, Joint Stock Company Global Security.
Why it matters
The delay is causing significant economic damage and administrative gridlock, prompting high-level government intervention.
The Parliamentary Committee on Physical Infrastructure has launched a comprehensive investigation into the crippling delays and administrative hurdles surrounding the issuance of digital number plates in Uganda, a crisis that lawmakers say is costing the country over Shs4 billion every week.
The fact-finding mission, led by committee chairperson and Mbarara City South Member of Parliament Mr Mwine Mpaka, commenced on Wednesday following a tide of formal complaints from key transport sector stakeholders urging Parliament to intervene.
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