Summary:
- Kisoro District Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Badru Ssebyala urged Motorists to be disciplined and to follow the law.
- The chairperson of Kisoro United Bodaboda Operators (KUBO), Robert Kalangala, and Secretary General Baker Batamukoraaho voiced their concerns over the short time frame given to comply, calling it insufficient.
KISORO: Security Operatives in Kisoro district, in partnership with Uganda Driving Schools and Operators Association, have issued a four-day ultimatum to motorists in the district to acquire driving permits.
The directive came to light on Wednesday, 15th January 2025, following a protest by members of the Kisoro United Bodaboda Association (KUBO), led by their chairperson Robert Kalangala and secretary general Baker Batamukoraaho. The protestors had gone to Kisoro Central Police Station to demand the release of over 30 motorcycles impounded by the police for operating without valid permits.
While addressing the angry motorists, Kisoro District Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Badru Ssebyala urged them to be disciplined and to follow the law. Kisoro District Police Commander, SP Ben Niwamanya Kashumbusha, confirmed that the impounded motorcycles would be returned to their owners, provided they resolve the permit issue within the next four days. Kashumbusha also noted that law enforcement operations would resume on Monday, 20th January 2025, across the district.
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Abel Kanyankore, the national chairperson for Uganda Driving Schools and Operators Association, explained that they had come to Kisoro after consultations with the Ministry of Works and Transport. He emphasized that the goal of the operation was not to deceive motorists but to ensure their safety on the roads.
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Meanwhile, the chairperson of Kisoro United Bodaboda Operators (KUBO), Robert Kalangala, and Secretary General Baker Batamukoraaho voiced their concerns over the short time frame given to comply, calling it insufficient. They also questioned why such operations were being carried out in Kisoro, especially after crews had been registered in the district.
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