Truck Driver HIV Awareness and Support Programmes
Jane Kisha The Uganda Professional Drivers’ Network (UPDN), in partnership with the Trucker’s Wellness Centre and Kawaala Health Centre IV in Kampala, is advancing HIV prevention, treatment, and support services for truck drivers and other high-risk populations along Uganda’s major transport corridors. Capt. Gilbert Arinaitwe of the UPDF hands over free condoms to Mr. Ndugu […]
Flood Crisis in Kampala and Its Toll on Boda boda Operators
The boda boda industry, which is responsible for providing 47 percent of the city’s transport operations, is currently facing a severe flooding crisis due to the increasing frequency of floods in the Kampala Metropolitan Area. During the rainy season, boda bodas often become the transport of choice, especially on days filled with heavy rain, flooding, […]