Advocacy Drives Uganda’s Shift to Safer Speed Limits
When Ugandan authorities announced plans in November 2025 to lower the national highway speed limit from 100 km/h to 90 km/h, the move signaled a major shift in road safety policy. That shift was the result of sustained advocacy and evidence-based engagement by government, civil society, and development partners—and it is now steadily becoming a […]
Ministry of Works Confirms Full Resumption of Motor Vehicle Registration Services
The Uganda Ministry of Works and Transport has announced that all motor vehicle registration services across the country are now fully operational, easing concerns among motorists and prospective vehicle owners who rely on the system for timely registration and number plate processing. In an update shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Ministry […]
Government Takes Full Control of Vehicle Inspection to Tackle Unsafe Roads
Uganda’s push for safer roads has entered a decisive new phase, with the Ministry of Works and Transport officially taking over and rolling out mandatory vehicle inspections nationwide. After years of delays and public concern over unroadworthy vehicles, the government is now firmly in charge of ensuring that every vehicle operating on public roads meets […]
NEWSLETTER – Road Safety Chronicles – December, 2025
The Road Safety Week – 2025 As Uganda enters the high-risk festive travel season, the Ministry of Works and Transport has launched Road Safety Week 2025 under the theme “Safe Vehicles for a Safer Uganda.” Officially unveiled on 18 December at the Namanve Motor Vehicle Inspection Centre, the nationwide campaign brings together government, civil society, […]
The Road Safety Week 2025
ROSACU Joins Ministry of Works and Transport to Advance National Road Safety Efforts As Uganda enters the high-risk festive travel period, the Government has intensified efforts to address the country’s persistent road safety challenges through the launch of Road Safety Week (RSW) 2025. Officially inaugurated on 18 December 2025 at the Namanve Motor Vehicle Inspection […]
Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) Case study on School zone safety
We are proud to share a new case study by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) that tells a story behind Uganda’s progress in strengthening school zone safety. The people, persistence and the power of evidence-based advocacy coming together to protect children on our roads. We appreciate GHAI for the unwavering support, the dedication of […]
NEWSLETTER – November, 2025
2025 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims “Remember, Support, and Act”. On 16 November 2025, Uganda joined the global community in commemorating the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, a day dedicated to honoring lives lost and affected by road crashes. The national commemoration was organized by the Road Safety Advocacy […]
Leadership Voices; Remembering Road Traffic Victims
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, 2025 At a time when Uganda continues to grapple with the human and economic cost of road crashes, voices of leadership and unwavering advocacy have never been more vital. Ms. Roxanne Paisible, the Associate Director of Advocacy for The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI’s) […]
URRENO Leads Road Safety Awareness in West Nile’s Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo Corridor
The Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo (KYM) road project led by the ministry of Works and Transport with World Bank support, is upgrading the 105km corridor from gravel to bituminous standard. Alongside the economic opportunities, the project integrates Road safety measures such as pedestrian crossings, walkways, and many others to reduce crash risks. URRENO is complementing these efforts with […]
Tetanus; The Silent Killer Threatening Road Crash Survivors in Uganda
While Uganda grapples with the rising burden of road crashes, another silent but deadly threat lurks in the aftermath of these accidents – tetanus, a bacterial infection that preys on crash victims and often claims lives days or weeks after the injuries occur. According to Dr. Hannington Muwaga, the Executive Director of Vision for Trauma […]