The call was made during a peaceful road safety awareness march held in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District, organized by the Rotary Clubs of Wakiso and Kakiri under the theme "Road Crashes Affect Everyone." The campaign brought together police officers, taxi operators, and members of the public to promote responsible road use.
Speaking at the event, the Police spokesperson for the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, Michael Kananura, said reckless behavior by influential individuals and other road users has significantly contributed to the increasing number of road crashes.
Kananura commended Rotary for taking the lead in promoting road safety, noting that many Ugandans continue to lose their lives due to preventable road accidents caused by negligence and disregard for traffic regulations.
"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," Kananura said.
The Rotary District 9213 Governor, Gerald Obai, said the campaign marks the beginning of a nationwide road safety education initiative that will reach communities across Uganda, including schools, to encourage responsible road use.
The organizers of the campaign, Dr. Levo Mugenyi of the Rotary Club of Wakiso and Francis Kaweesa of the Rotary Club of Kakiri, identified the major causes of road crashes as indiscipline among drivers, corruption on the roads, reckless boda boda riders, overloaded taxis, pedestrians who ignore traffic rules, and other unsafe road practices.
They called on all road users to play their part in reducing accidents, stressing that improving road safety requires collective responsibility from motorists, pedestrians, law enforcement agencies, and the public.