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 […]
Chairman’s Remarks on ROSACU’s Expansion, Secretariat Development, and Future Plans
The Road Safety Advocacy Coalition Uganda (ROSACU)CU) continues to grow, expanding from 5 to nearly 40 member organizations and solidifying its position as Uganda’s leading road safety coalition. Despite limited resources, members remain united, sharing knowledge, making sacrifices, and fostering collaboration across academia, media, civil society, and government. This year, our major milestone is the […]
Spotlight on the Key Institutions and Partners Powering ROSACU’s Safety Movement
ROSACU is a unique Coalition that brings together diverse expertise and organizations working across various aspects of road safety in Uganda. Its membership includes technical partners such as The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) and the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP), both leading the coalition’s capacity building through resource support. Our coalition is strengthened by […]
Tetanus; The Silent Killer Threatening Road Crash Survivors in Uganda
Vol. September 2025 Newsletter
Uganda’s Safe School Zone Initiatives
Vol. August 2025 Newsletter
Mr. Baguma’s Resource Mobilization Appeal
ROSACU’s revised five-year strategic plan aims to build a vibrant coalition that contributes to reducing road crashes and fatalities in Uganda by 25% by 2030. Our priorities include strengthening institutional systems, enhancing member capacity, and establishing sound governance frameworks. Key milestones include a fully operational secretariat, adopted coalition policies, and progress towards over 100 member […]
NEWS- UNAU Empowers Young Leaders to Tackle Uganda’s Road Safety Crisis
A key area of focus for the United Nations Association of Uganda (UNAU) has been road safety advocacy. Uganda faces a growing crisis of road traffic injuries, particularly among young riders and passengers using motorcycles, commonly known as bodabodas. Many of these accidents involve riders without proper protective gear,such as standard motorcycle helmets. To address […]
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 […]
GHAI Rolls Out 6-Month Intensive Training to Boost ROSACU’s Communication Impact
Vol. July 2025 Newsletter