MPs demand Government Action on Roads and Road Safety amid Accidents

The country’s poor state of road infrastructure and rising fatalities dominated the plenary sitting in Parliament, with MPs demanding urgent action from government to address funding gaps, stalled road works and worsening road safety conditions.

During plenary on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, led the call for a more proactive and comprehensive approach to both road maintenance and safety, following a series of tragic road accidents including one along the Hoima–Buliisa Road in Kigorobya on Tuesday night that claimed the lives of at least 20 traders and left others injured.

“As we strive to improve the state of roads, we should also emphasise road safety,” said Among.

Read more on The Parliament of Uganda's website.

Celebrating A Remarkable Life

The Nicole Foundation joins the family and friends of Mrs. Efulansi Nalubega Kentoro Rubondo, to celebrate the incredible milestone of her 95th Birthday.

Mrs. Rubondo, who happens to be grandmother to the late Nicole Blessing Ahumuza Rubondo is an icon and inspiration to many going by the qualities which have been the foundation of her life, the way she raised her family and her relations with people. Her unwavering commitment to instilling values of hard work, respect, generosity, and the fear of God has left an indelible mark on every life you've touched.

This 95th birthday celebration brings fresh strength, resilience and inspiration to the Foundation, especially as it honours the memory of her beloved grandchild, Nicole Blessing Ahumuza Rubondo, whose legacy lives on through our shared commitment to road safety.

As you continue to impact lives with your grace and guidance, we pray for your long life, good health, and continued joy in seeing the fruits of your labour flourish.

With love, honour, and gratitude,

The Nicole Foundation

Lives on the line: 13 pedestrians perish daily in accidents

Lives on the line: 13 pedestrians perish daily in accidents

In Uganda, the road has become a place of peril, not of passage. With an alarming surge in traffic accidents, pedestrians— often the most vulnerable road users—are paying the ultimate price.

The country is facing a road safety crisis that cuts across class, profession, and location, sparing no one: drivers, passengers, cyclists, and especially those on foot. According to Uganda Police Force statistics, an average of 13 pedestrians die every day in road crashes.

In total, over 1,675 pedestrians lost their lives in 2023 alone. That figure, already staggering, has grown even higher in 2024. Kampala, Uganda’s capital city, has become ground zero for the nation’s traffic woes. Here, the chaos is as common as the morning sun.

Read more on The Observer website.

Govt Explains Gaps Behind Month-Long Suspension of EPS Auto

Govt Explains Gaps Behind Month-Long Suspension of EPS Auto

After a wave of complaints over unfair and erroneous traffic fines, the government has suspended the Automated Express Penalty System (EPS Auto) for one month. Transport Minister Gen. Edward Katumba-Wamala says the pause will allow authorities to fix technical errors, review regulations, and engage the public. The government has admitted to major gaps in the rollout of its Automated Express Penalty System (EPS Auto), following a public outcry over flawed traffic fines and technical irregularities.

Read more on TheNilePost website.

Automated Express Penalty Scheme gets one month suspension

Automated Express Penalty Scheme gets one month suspension

A statement released by works minister Gen. Katumba Wamala on Thursday, June 12, 2025, says the suspension had been occasioned by the high number of complaints and concerns from general public in the implementation of the regulations. “The Ministry of Works and Transport and the Uganda Police Force have been implementing the Traffic and Road Safety (Prescription of Speed Limits Regulations), 2025 through the EPS Auto module under the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS),” the statement reads.

Read more on The newvision website.

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