Uganda has launched the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) in order to improve security and traffic management. The project was announced by the Minister for Security, Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi and the Minister for Works and Transport, General Edward Katumba Wamala at a press conference held at the Uganda Media Centre on July 4, 2024.
The ITMS project aims to tackle the challenges posed by the rapid increase in motor vehicle ownership in Uganda, which has now surpassed 2.1 million vehicles as of July 2024. These challenges include criminal activities involving motor vehicles, road traffic accidents, multiple number plates, and forgeries.
In partnership with Global Security, the government has introduced the ITMS, a state-of-the-art technology that is designed to swiftly identify vehicles involved in criminal activities and improve traffic management through efficient ticketing and revenue collection.
The ITMS is expected to address various challenges related to the management and administration of motor vehicles, such as the lack of a credible and reliable database, poor quality control measures, insufficient technical staff, distorted reporting structures, low revenue collection, and discrepancies in registration books.
The implementation of the ITMS is a significant advancement in improving security and traffic management in Uganda, and the government is dedicated to ensuring its successful rollout.
Below is the joint media statement:
