Tag Archives: Ganyegenya

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The ongoing crackdown on taxis operating in dangerous mechanical condition (DMC), locally known as Ganyegenya, has driven up the cost of spare parts and repairs, taxi owners and mechanics say. On August 20, the Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, announced a 100-day crackdown …

  Kampala, Uganda | URN | A crackdown on poorly maintained taxis has triggered a surge in demand for vehicle repairs in Kampala’s Kisenyi area. The surge has left some garages with backlogs as owners race to rehabilitate their vehicles and return them to the road. The crackdown on taxis …