Today, the Uganda Police Force joined the rest of the country to commemorate the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims at Bwaise Taxi Park Terminal, honouring lives lost and remembering those who have been affected by road traffic crashes.
Addressing participants, the Police PRO for Traffic and Road Safety, SP Kananura Michael, highlighted the state of road safety in the country, noting that road crashes continue to claim lives and leave thousands of people injured.
He emphasised that what makes these statistics even more painful is that many of these crashes are preventable. Dangerous road-use behaviours, including speeding, reckless overtaking, drink-driving, distracted driving and disregard for traffic regulations, continue to put innocent lives at risk.
“We must stop treating road deaths as an inevitable consequence of mobility. Getting from one destination to another should never come at the cost of someone’s life,” he noted.
Through the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, the Uganda Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives through sustained road safety education, public awareness campaigns, enforcement of traffic laws and strategic partnerships with key stakeholders.
SP Kananura further stressed that enforcement operations are not intended to punish road users, but rather to deter dangerous behaviour, promote compliance with traffic regulations and, above all, save lives.
As the country approaches the festive season, the Directorate, in collaboration with various stakeholders, is stepping up interventions, including targeted enforcement operations and public sensitisation campaigns, to prevent road crashes, protect road users and ensure safer journeys for everyone.
