Officials want drivers to change their ways as road deaths rise across Uganda. Africa has nearly triple the road deaths of Europe, with Uganda showing the worst numbers in East Africa. About 10 people die daily on Ugandan roads.
MP Sarah Opendi points to bad behavior behind the wheel. She says impatient driving, alcohol use, and poor attitudes cause many crashes. Her attempt to control alcohol through legislation failed despite the ongoing danger from drunk drivers.
Police report that road crashes increased 6.4 percent compared to last year. These accidents drain the economy—Uganda loses around 10.1 trillion shillings yearly from crash-related costs. Treating crash victims proves expensive, with motorcycle injuries costing about 8 million shillings per person.
Road Safety Coalition leader Fred Tumwine demands action instead of talk. He notes that countries that invest in road safety see fewer crashes. Government officials attending a recent dialogue heard calls to make road safety a higher priority.
CEPA Director Timothy Chemonges stressed that road safety goes beyond transportation concerns. He warned that without proper funding, Uganda risks accepting needless deaths and economic losses as normal parts of life.
MP Sarah Opendi points to bad behavior behind the wheel. She says impatient driving, alcohol use, and poor attitudes cause many crashes. Her attempt to control alcohol through legislation failed despite the ongoing danger from drunk drivers.
Police report that road crashes increased 6.4 percent compared to last year. These accidents drain the economy—Uganda loses around 10.1 trillion shillings yearly from crash-related costs. Treating crash victims proves expensive, with motorcycle injuries costing about 8 million shillings per person.
Road Safety Coalition leader Fred Tumwine demands action instead of talk. He notes that countries that invest in road safety see fewer crashes. Government officials attending a recent dialogue heard calls to make road safety a higher priority.
CEPA Director Timothy Chemonges stressed that road safety goes beyond transportation concerns. He warned that without proper funding, Uganda risks accepting needless deaths and economic losses as normal parts of life.
