Parliament's infrastructure committee opens probe into digital number plate delays

Parliament's Committee on Physical Infrastructure, chaired by Mbarara City South MP Mwine Mpaka, began an inquiry into delays in issuing digital number plates, which Mpaka said were costing the country over Shs4 billion a week. Motor dealers and KACITA told the committee of plate shortages and high costs; according to Mpaka, Ministry of Works and Transport officials did not appear for their session, saying they were not ready.