In enforcement operations against Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) operating in dangerous mechanical conditions conducted today, 24 August 2026, a total of 178 vehicles have been impounded and are currently being held at various police stations within the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) area.
The breakdown is as follows:
- KMP East: 53 vehicles
- KMP South: 62 vehicles
- KMP North: 63 vehicles
- Total: 178 impounded PSVs
The operation is aimed at ensuring that all Public Service Vehicles operating on our roads are roadworthy, properly maintained and compliant with the required safety standards.
We strongly urge all PSV owners, operators and drivers to prioritise the safety of passengers and other road users by ensuring that their vehicles are regularly inspected, properly maintained and kept in a safe and roadworthy condition.
A mechanically unsafe vehicle is not only a danger to its passengers but also poses a serious risk to other road users. Road safety is a shared responsibility, and there will be no compromise where the safety of the public is concerned.
These enforcement operations will continue until sanity and full compliance are restored within the KMP area. PSV owners, operators and drivers are therefore advised to inspect and rectify any mechanical defects on their vehicles before putting them on the road.
Safety first. Compliance is not optional.
In enforcement operations against Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) operating in dangerous mechanical conditions conducted today, 24 August 2026, a total of 178 vehicles have been impounded and are currently being held at various police stations within the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) area.
The breakdown is as follows:
– KMP East: 53 vehicles
– KMP South: 62 vehicles
– KMP North: 63 vehicles
– Total: 178 impounded PSVs
The operation is aimed at ensuring that all Public Service Vehicles operating on our roads are roadworthy.
We strongly urge all PSV owners, operators and drivers to prioritise the safety of passengers and other road users by ensuring that their vehicles are regularly maintained and kept in a safe and roadworthy condition.
A mechanically unsafe vehicle is not only a danger to its passengers but also poses a serious risk to other road users. Road safety is a shared responsibility, and there will be no compromise where the safety of the public is concerned.
These enforcement operations will continue until sanity and full compliance are restored within the KMP area.
PSV owners, operators and drivers are therefore advised to rectify any mechanical defects on their vehicles before putting them on the road.
