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Another crash occurs at spot where Rajiv Ruparelia died

Another crash occurs at spot where Rajiv Ruparelia died

Barely two weeks after the death of youthful city businessperson and rally driver, Rajiv Ruparelia, who perished in a road crash at Busabala Flyover, Wakiso District, another crash occurred at the same spot. Sources said a woman driving a Subaru Legacy on Saturday night (May 17) narrowly survived death when she rammed into the same concrete barriers that ended Rajiv’s life in Makindye Ssebagabo on May 3.

Read more on The Daily Monitor website.

Road safety remains a major concern in Uganda

Road safety remains a major concern in Uganda

Uganda recorded over 25,000 road crashes in 2024. Reckless driving, corruption and poor infrastructure are fuelling the country’s road-safety crisis. New efforts should reverse the trend.

Read more on The D+C website.

EU road fatalities drop by 3% in 2024, but progress remains slow

EU road fatalities drop by 3% in 2024, but progress remains slow

Today, the European Commission has released preliminary figures on road fatalities for 2024, reporting around 19,800 deaths - a 3% decrease from 2023, equivalent to 600 fewer lives lost. While this marks a step in the right direction, the overall pace of improvement remains too slow, and most Member States are not on track to meet the EU’s goal of halving road deaths by 2030.

Read more on The European Commission website.

Lawyer sues Chinese contractor over Rajiv’s road crash

Lawyer sues Chinese contractor over Rajiv's road crash

Rajiv, 35, was driving a Nissan GT-R (Reg. UAT 658H) around 1:54 am, when his vehicle hit the barriers at the Busabala Flyover junction, overturned and burst into flames. The incident occurred just hours before he was to stand as a groomsman at his best friend’s wedding.

Read more on The Daily Monitor website.

Govt suspends YY Coaches after two serious road crashes

Govt suspends YY Coaches after two serious road crashes

During the suspension period, the proprietors of the bus company are expected to take all their drivers for road safety testing by the government team from the Ministry of Transport and the traffic police, according to the minister.

Read more on The Daily Monitor website.

Road Safety Marathon 2025 Launched as Uganda Grapples with Rising Road Crash Deaths

Road Safety Marathon 2025 Launched as Uganda Grapples with Rising Road Crash Deaths

The fourth edition of the Road Safety Marathon was officially launched on Monday May 12 at the Uganda Media Centre by State Minister for Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama. This comes in the wake of the alarming rise in road accidents across the country.

Read more on The NBS Sport website.

Prioritise road safety awareness campaigns – VP Alupo

Prioritise road safety awareness campaigns – VP Alupo

Vice-President Jessica Alupo has stressed the need to prioritise awareness campaigns to promote responsible road use in Uganda.She was on Wednesday (May 14) speaking on behalf of President Yoweri Museveni at the 2025 Uganda Road Safety Conference at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala.

Read more on The NewVision website.

Museveni Tasks Transport Ministry with Intensifying Road Safety Education

Museveni Tasks Transport Ministry with Intensifying Road Safety Education

President Museveni has directed the Ministry of Transport and Works to step up public education on road safety, citing a disturbing rise in road accidents—especially those involving schoolchildren—despite the government’s investment in road infrastructure.

Read more on theNile Post website.

Driving in Uganda: tips & information

Driving in Uganda: tips & information

Thinking about roadtripping Uganda? Driving in Uganda is an incredible adventure and absolutely doable with the right preparation - even for first-timers!

Read more on the Road Trip Africa website.

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