Kole women spearhead community mobilisation for roads maintenance
The rural women have now transformed roads in their communities with both now widely experienced and respected.
Category: News
North Kyoga takes stringent traffic and road safety measures to reduce crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 36,560 people were killed on the roads in 2018 and 2.71 million accident victims sustained injuries that required a visit to a medical professional.
Profile: URF’s Eng. Andrew Naimanye elected president of East Africa Road Funds
The term of office for an elected president is two years. In 2025, another election should take place.
Exclusive: Lack of Good Samaritan Law linked to increased road crash fatalities in Uganda
Uganda and the rest of Africa are yet to introduce Good Samaritan Law to speed up emergency responses.
Uganda Road Fund tips road users on safety as crashes continue
To date, more than 25 news reporters working with or for different media houses have been equipped (trained) to effectively report on road safety in the country.
Dr Besigye makes demands after repeated road crashes
The 2018 report by the United Nations Road Safety Performance Review for Uganda indicated grave issues with the driving training standards. The UN body declared it dysfunctional.
What to know as minister Wamala addresses nation Tuesday on road crashes
In what seems to be far from delivering a Christmas and New Year message, the minister of works and transport, General Katumba Wamala is expected to address the nation on road crashes.
Tayebwa says Okabe was “a true voice of reason” in eulogy after fatal crash
“Okabe has died at a time when we needed him most! Condolences to the family. Rest in Peace brother,” said Deputy Speaker, Tayebwa.
Road crash: What we know so far from MP Okabe’s death
Christine Okabe died on transportation to Mbale regional referral hospital for better management.
Lira nears getting driver’s licencing office
The centers to benefit are Hoima, Masaka, Lira, Kabale and Moroto.
Over 100 motorcycles impounded in Pader and Agago districts
Robert Onzima, the OC Traffic Officer of Pader reported that a total of 45 motorcycles were impounded of which 1 belongs to the central government. Another was for local government, among others.
Greater Nebbi Districts: Museveni petitioned over the sorry state of roads
From Lango to West Nile, the attention of the President has again been drawn on the state of roads.