Police, Rotary Launch Road Safety Campaign As Uganda's Crash Numbers Rise

Ugandan police and Rotary Uganda have joined forces to combat the alarming increase in road crashes, launching a campaign that stresses road safety as a collective duty. The initiative calls for a fundamental shift in behavior among all road users to curb preventable accidents.

A recent awareness march in Wakiso Town Council, organized by the Rotary Clubs of Wakiso and Kakiri under the theme "Road Crashes Affect Everyone," brought together law enforcement, taxi operators, and the public. Police spokesperson Michael Kananura highlighted that reckless actions by influential individuals and other road users significantly contribute to the escalating number of crashes.

Kananura commended Rotary's leadership in promoting road safety, noting the tragic loss of life due to negligence and disregard for traffic regulations. He stated, "We appreciate Rotary for championing this campaign because road crashes continue to claim many lives, yet most of them can be prevented through responsible behavior and respect for traffic laws."

The campaign's organizers, Dr. Levo Mugenyi and Francis Kaweesa, identified key factors fueling accidents: driver indiscipline, road corruption, reckless "boda boda" (motorcycle taxi) riders, overloaded taxis, and pedestrians ignoring traffic rules. They urged a unified effort from motorists, pedestrians, and authorities to improve road safety across Uganda.

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We appreciate Rotary for championing this campaign because road crashes continue to claim many lives, yet most of them can be prevented through responsible behavior and respect for traffic laws.