Uganda's Youth Minister Balaam Barugahara wants changes to the country's speed camera system. He posted on X that Electronic Penalty System fines hurt small businesses and regular drivers. The minister said narrow roads need higher speed limits than 30 kilometers per hour. Traffic jams make it hard for companies to deliver goods and fresh food. Many poor people cannot pay the expensive tickets from speed cameras.
Public anger grows as drivers face fines between 200,000 and 3 million shillings for small speed violations. Speed limit signs remain missing or unclear on many roads across the country. Barugahara warned government leaders must listen to frustrated citizens before problems become worse. Human rights lawyer Male Mabirizi claims the penalty system breaks laws because rules were never properly published. A 2022 parliament report showed the project planned to make 3.8 trillion shillings over ten years.
Critics say officials care more about making money than keeping roads safe. People demand the Ministry of Works and Transport pause the penalty system for complete review. Barugahara asked for balanced solutions that help both safety and business needs. The minister wants practical answers that work for ordinary Ugandans who drive daily. Government must study the system before continuing with heavy enforcement against drivers.
Public anger grows as drivers face fines between 200,000 and 3 million shillings for small speed violations. Speed limit signs remain missing or unclear on many roads across the country. Barugahara warned government leaders must listen to frustrated citizens before problems become worse. Human rights lawyer Male Mabirizi claims the penalty system breaks laws because rules were never properly published. A 2022 parliament report showed the project planned to make 3.8 trillion shillings over ten years.
Critics say officials care more about making money than keeping roads safe. People demand the Ministry of Works and Transport pause the penalty system for complete review. Barugahara asked for balanced solutions that help both safety and business needs. The minister wants practical answers that work for ordinary Ugandans who drive daily. Government must study the system before continuing with heavy enforcement against drivers.
