The government of Uganda is on track to install over 300,000 first-registration number plates by the end of 2025 under the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), a move aimed at modernizing vehicle registration and road enforcement.

This milestone was announced during a ceremony held at the Spiro Bond Site in Kampala, where a motorcycle rider who received the 220,026th installed number plate was rewarded with branded gifts. Joseph Tumwine, head of ITMS installations, revealed the progress of the rollout, stating that it is progressing ahead of schedule.

Tumwine reported that the installation performance currently stands at 83 per cent of planned daily targets, significantly surpassing expectations. The ITMS team remains committed to improving this performance further and has set an ambitious production target of up to one million new number plates in 2026 with a new Kyambogo-based factory.

The expansion of the Kyambogo facility will not only meet rising local demand for vehicle registration but also build domestic capacity to manufacture durable number plates entirely within Uganda. The current facility employs 300 Ugandans and produces up to 2,500 plates per shift.

ITMS is designed as a fully integrated ecosystem combining transport monitoring, data analytics, and smart road enforcement solutions, including the Electronic Penalty System (EPS). This comprehensive approach aims to enhance efficiency and improve road safety within Uganda's transport system.

The partnership between the Ministry of Works and Transport and Spiro Uganda has streamlined the registration process, enabling motorists, particularly boda boda riders, to receive their number plates within 24 hours. Spiro Uganda's innovative solutions, including battery-powered motorcycles, have contributed significantly to cleaner and more sustainable urban transport.

Government officials believe that the expanded ITMS rollout and increased local production capacity will play a crucial role in improving road safety, strengthening enforcement, and enhancing efficiency within Uganda's transport system.