KAMPALA – The Minister of Works and Transport has directed the digital number plate contractor to resolve all production challenges by the end of August, ensuring a steady and reliable supply for first-time vehicle registration clients.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The directive was issued by the Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, on Monday, July 6, during an inspection visit to the digital number plate production facility at Kyambogo.
The visit comes at a critical time, as frustrated motorists, clearing agents, and business owners have faced crippling delays in registering new vehicles, disrupting operations and stalling commerce across the country.
Accompanied by technical teams from the Ministry, Minister Byamukama toured the digital number plate production lines at Kyambogo to assess machinery, materials, and workflows.
He firmly directed the contractor, Joint Stock Company Global Security (JSCGS), to resolve all production challenges by the end of August to restore a steady supply for first-time registration clients.
“We cannot continue with a system that fails the ordinary Ugandan. The backlog and delays are unacceptable. I have given the service provider a strict timeline to restore a steady and reliable supply, especially for first-time registration clients who bear the brunt of this crisis,” Minister Byamukama stated.
The inspection follows a tense but productive stakeholder meeting held last week at the Ministry’s headquarters, where the Minister engaged clearing agents, dealer associations, and vehicle importers.
During that engagement, Minister Byamukama warned the contractor of a three-week ultimatum to rectify logistical bottlenecks, a promise he was now on the ground to enforce.
Officials from Joint Stock Company Global Security (JSCGS) earlier said that the production shortfall has been caused by unprecedented global supply chain disruptions.
The officials stated that the ongoing conflict in Iran has worsened the situation, hampering the movement of critical raw materials and electronic components needed for the high-security digital plates.
However, the Minister rejected the claims, arguing that geopolitical challenges would not be used as a perpetual excuse, while affirming the Ministry’s commitment to normalizing supply within the set timeframe.
He also addressed calls to terminate the contract, assuring stakeholders that every legal and operational option remains open to guarantee smooth and reliable service delivery for Ugandan businesses and citizens.
“No option is off the table. We are duty-bound to protect the interests of Ugandan businesses and citizens. If the current arrangement fails to deliver, we will not hesitate to seek alternatives,” he asserted.
The worsening shortage of vehicle number plates has dealt a heavy blow to the auto-dealer community, leaving many to endure months of halted sales, idle stock, and mounting frustration as they await a reliable supply.
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