Uganda: Manufacturers cry foul over digital number plate monopoly

APO Group - Africa-Newsroom: latest news releases | 29-09-2026 09:06am |

The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has urged Parliament to address the monopoly held by a foreign digital number plate manufacturing firm. In a meeting with the Committee on Physical Infrastructure, UMA stated that the monopoly has led to delays, higher costs, and business disruptions. UMA Board Chairperson Richard Mubiru noted that the digital plates, introduced to curb falsified number plates, have not delivered the promised improvements. The government signed a 10-year agreement in 2021 with a Russian-based firm as the sole manufacturer.

Stay Updated with the Latest News!

Don't miss out on breaking stories and in-depth articles.