ROSACU’s Priorities for 2026
Building on the progress made in previous years, 2026 brings a comprehensive set of initiatives that ROSACU is committed to sustaining and scaling up. The coalition will continue focusing on advocating for stronger enforcement of road safety laws, improving road infrastructure, expanding research and data collection, scaling up boda-boda safety programmes, enhancing public transport safety, […]
Mpox Vaccination Campaign Begins to Protect High-Risk Communities
The Ministry of Health has begun the Mpox vaccination exercise, which took place between 28 and 30 August. Preparatory training sessions were conducted for peer educators and district health officers in key districts in Eastern Uganda, including Jinja, Iganga, Bugiri, Mukono, Busia, Tororo, Soroti, and Kumi. Following this initial phase, the vaccination campaign will expand […]
ROSACU’s Safe School Zone Initiatives and Successes
Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo officiates the launch of the National Guide for Safe School Zones during the URoSAC Conference in Munyonyo, May 2025. By Kisha Jane At this point, the urgency of Safe School Zone initative is impossible to ignore. According to the Uganda Police Annual Report, 268 children aged 5 to 17 […]
Truck Drivers Launch Nationwide Mpox Vaccination Campaign to Protect High-Risk Communities
By Jane Kisha In a first-of-its-kind public health initiative, Uganda’s freight truck drivers, under the Joint Truckers Transformation Initiative and the Alliance of Heavy Truck Drivers, have launched a nationwide Mpox vaccination campaign targeting road users and other high-risk populations. The campaign comes amid rising Mpox cases across East and Central Africa and aims to […]
Ugandan Consortium Advances Motorcycle Safety Research and Launches Innovative Rider Competition
A Ugandan consortium comprising the Traffic Safety Awareness Organisation (TRASAO), Lobyanza Research, and Safe Transport and Survivors Support Uganda (STASSU) has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine to research motorcycle safety in Kampala. Led by Mr. Geoffrey Ndogezi, the Executive Director TRASAO, the team conducted roadside observations, […]
The Expressways and Bypass Speeds
By Jane Kisha The Speed Limits Regulations 2024 introduce revised regulations on modern highways such as the Northern Bypass and the Entebbe Expressway, while also lowering limits in built-up areas from 50 km/h to 30km/h. These changes align with international best practices and are part of Uganda’s broader commitment to achieving its 2030 road safety […]
Safety Advocates Urge Government to Enforce the 30 km/h Speed Limit
Mr. Richard Baguma is the Executive Director of the United Nations Association of Uganda (UNAU) and a member of the Road Safety Coalition Uganda. Despite public criticism and concerns surrounding the implementation of Uganda’s Express Penalty Scheme (EPS), road safety expert and policy advocate Mr. Richard Baguma has called on the Government to remain firm […]
Commercial Women Riders Donate Over 50 Litres of Blood to Support Road Crash Victims
In a heartwarming display of solidarity and community spirit, boda boda riders and motorcycle mechanics came together to donate over 50 litres of blood to support road crash victims. The blood donation drive was organized by Twezimbe Women Boda Boda Riders as part of their International Labour Day celebrations on 1 May 2025 at Wakaliga […]
Road Safety for Every Child
As Uganda moves toward a safer future for its young learners, the upcoming launch of the Guide for Safe School Zone Infrastructure marks a significant milestone in road safety efforts. With over 13 lives lost daily due to road crashes, ensuring well-designed school zones is not just an aspiration—it’s an urgent necessity.This guide provides essential […]
Safe Away Right Way Trains 70 First Responders in Post-Crash Emergency Care
In a concerted effort to enhance road safety and improve emergency medical response in the Albertine Region, Safe Way Right Way (SWRW), in collaboration with TotalEnergies, successfully trained 70 individuals as first responders. Multiple Studies indicate that traffic crash victims die before reaching hospital due to a lack of emergency response. Through this initiative, the […]