Doreen Nyakato CHUMATEIC Foundation Launches Third Women Engineers Training Cohort for 2026 As the year begins, CHUMATEIC Foundation is proud to announce a significant milestone in its skills development and gender inclusion agenda with the onboarding of the third cohort of trainees under its women-focused engineering training programme for the 2025/2026 academic year. The new […]
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 […]
President Museveni Strengthens Post-Crash Response with Ambulance Donation to ROSA Club
By Jane Kisha Mbarara, Uganda – In a significant boost to emergency response efforts, the ROSA Club, a member organization of ROSACU, has received a brand-new, fully equipped ambulance from the President of Uganda. This generous donation responds directly to the organization’s appeal, addressing the critical need for timely medical assistance and transportation of accident […]
HIV Risks at Crash Scenes
By Jane Kisha When caught up in a chaotic crash scene involving blood, confusion, and multiple injuries, rescuers’ first instinct is to get victims to safety as quickly as possible. In this urgency, untrained Good Samaritans may overlook serious but less obvious risks, such as exposure to infected blood from multiple injured individuals. This blood […]
GHAI Urges Road Safety NGOs to Boost Credibility and Transparency Amid Funding Competition
Vol. June 2026 Newsletter
Fatigue, Alcohol and Drug Use Among Truck Drivers: Causes, Risks and Prevention
Long-distance truck drivers are the backbone of regional trade, ensuring the movement of goods across East Africa. Yet, fatigue, alcohol consumption, and substance use continue to pose serious road safety risks. In this interview, former cross-border truck driver and transporter shares firsthand experiences from life on the ro ad and offers practical insights on improving […]
ROSACU Member Association Trains Women Riders to Strengthen Road Safety and Professionalism
The Kampala Twezimbe Women Boda Boda Riders Association, a ROSACU member organization, recently partnered with the Uganda Police Force, the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), and private-sector stakeholders to conduct a training programme aimed at strengthening road safety and professionalism among female motorcycle riders. The event was officiated by Hon. Kobusingye Adrine, Chairperson of the […]
Uganda Advances Helmet Safety with New User Guide and Testing Laboratory Plans
Uganda has taken a significant step toward improving motorcycle safety with the introduction of a new helmet user guide and renewed progress toward establishing a national helmet testing laboratory. Safe Way Right Way Executive Director, Eng. Irene Namuyiga, unveiled the developments during a CEOs’ road safety meeting held at Hotel Africana in Kampala. Namuyiga explained […]
GHAI Urges Road Safety Organizations to Strengthen Funding Readiness and Partnerships
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) In-Country Coordinator for the Road Safety Program, Maria Nkalubo, has called on road safety organizations to prepare for an increasingly competitive funding environment by prioritizing transparency, accountability, and strategic partnerships. Speaking at the ROSACU Strategic Planning Meeting held at Hotel Africana, Nkalubo cautioned organizations against viewing fundraising as an […]
The Safe School Zone Safety Guidelines and 30km/h Speed Limit to Protect Learners
By Jane Kisha Authorities target speeding, unsafe boda boda practices, and poor pedestrian infrastructure as Uganda moves to create safer environments around schools. The Ministry of Works and Transport has unveiled new school zone safety guidelines aimed at reducing road crashes involving children, including a proposed 30-kilometre-per-hour speed limit around schools and other high-risk areas. […]