He added that the operations would continue as police intensify efforts to rid the roads of dangerous drivers and improve safety for all road users.
Police have arrested 124 drivers in a crackdown on drink-driving conducted across nine police stations within the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) area.
The operation, dubbed Kawunyemu, was conducted by the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety in collaboration with KMP on Sunday, October 18, 2026, as part of efforts to curb road crashes caused by driving under the influence of alcohol.
According to a statement issued by SP Michael Kananura, the traffic police spokesperson, all the 124 suspects were detained pending court proceedings scheduled for Monday, October 19.
Katwe registered the highest number of arrests at 24, followed by Kawempe with 18 and Nansana with 16.
Kabalagala and Old Kampala each recorded 14 arrests, while the Central Police Station (CPS) in Kampala registered 13. Jinja Road recorded 12 arrests, Kiira Road seven and Nsangi six.
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Kananura warned motorists against driving after consuming alcohol, urging them to arrange for a sober driver or use a special-hire vehicle to reach their destinations safely.
“Our message is clear: If you drink, do not drive. Arrange for a sober driver or use a special-hire vehicle to get home safely. We will not allow anyone to endanger lives by drinking and driving,” he said.
He added that the operations would continue as police intensify efforts to rid the roads of dangerous drivers and improve safety for all road users.
Kananura also warned that police would name and shame motorists caught driving under the influence of alcohol in subsequent operations.
“In subsequent operations, we will have no option but to name and shame those who choose to drink and drive,” he said.
