Automated Vehicle Inspection at Namanve
The ministry of Works and Transport reaffirmed its commitment to improving road safety and reducing vehicle-related crashes through a modernised and transparent vehicle inspection system. The commissioner of Transport Regulation and safety, Mr Winstone Katushabe, led a delegation of stakeholder through a hands-on demonstration of the automated motor vehicle inspection process at the Namanve inspection station.
The demonstration, which drew participants from civil society, transport operators, and media, aimed to create public awareness and confidence in the upcoming mandatory vehicle inspection program.
At the Namanve station, commissioner Katushabe explained that government is adopting automated inspections to improve transparency, accuracy and efficiency in the evaluation of vehicle road worthiness.
The reintroduction of vehicle inspection follows the termination of the contract with SGS (Societe Generale De Surveillance) which previously managed the process. The government has since taken over the facilities and invested in upgrading the inspection infrastructure across seven key locations- Namanve, Namulanda, Nabbingo, Kawanda, Gulu, Mbarara, and Mbale.
During the Namanve engagement, katushabe emphasised that the inspection will start with government vehicles in the first phase, followed by private and commercial vehicles.
Under the new framework, vehicles that fail inspection will be issued a grace period of on month to fix the defects and return for re-inspection. A certificate of fitness will be issues to compliant vehicles while non complaint ones will not be allowed to operate on public roads.
The inspection program is anchored in the Traffic and Road safety (motor vehicle inspection) regulations, 2016, which provide for inspection frequency, standards, and enforcement procedures.
As Uganda prepares for the nationwide rollout, the ministry is focusing on public sensitization, training of inspectors and improving service accessibility to ensure smooth implementation.
As Uganda prepares for the nationwide rollout, the Ministry is focusing on public sensitization, training of inspectors, and improving service accessibility to ensure smooth implementation.
