President Yoweri Museveni has come out to speak strongly against the recently suspended Express Penalty System (EPS), revealing that some Ugandans secretly worked with foreigners to misuse the traffic fines system for their own benefit. He said these individuals manipulated the project and promised to expose them publicly.
The President’s remarks were shared online by Nelson Bwire Kapo, a former Daily Monitor editor at State House and now the online editor for State House communications.
His post has attracted wide attention, as many Ugandans had already raised complaints about the system.
The EPS Auto system, which was designed to automatically fine road users who break traffic rules, was suspended on June 12, 2025.
Many taxi drivers and public transport operators had complained that the system was full of errors, unclear speed limits, and unfair charges. The system caused confusion and frustration among drivers across the country.
On July 13, the Ministry of Works and Transport confirmed that the system remains suspended and that a full review is still ongoing. The ministry said several government agencies are holding discussions to fix the legal and technical gaps that caused the system to fail.
Museveni also expressed disappointment in the state of roads in Kampala. He said that during his stay in the city, he had seen some roads in such a bad state that he could not tell whether they were under repair or just abandoned.
He described them as “confusing and terrible,” and said he had already warned the Ministry of Works about it.
Officials say the aim is to improve road safety enforcement in a way that is fair and transparent for all road users.
However, with Museveni now hinting at a bigger plot behind the scenes, more attention is expected on what actions will follow and who will be named.
