Uganda: Motorcycles Linked to Nearly Half of Uganda's 2024 Road Deaths, Police Warn

4 July 2025
Nile Post (Kampala)
By Muhamadi Matovu

The Uganda Police Force has issued a stark warning following a surge in motorcycle-related road fatalities, revealing that nearly half--46.7%--of all road deaths recorded in 2024 were linked to motorcycle crashes.

Michael Kananura, Spokesperson of the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, described the situation as alarming and announced the launch of an intensified road safety campaign, especially within the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) region, which has reported the highest number of such incidents.

"In response to this statistic, the Directorate of Traffic & Road Safety is actively engaging boda boda and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers in road safety campaigns within KMP," Kananura said during a press briefing.

The campaign includes sensitization workshops, community dialogues, and the distribution of road safety education materials such as Highway Code manuals translated into local languages, road traffic sign charts, and safety message stickers for vehicles.

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"The primary aim is to promote behavioral change among key road user groups, improve relations between the public and the police, and create a platform for feedback and complaints," Kananura explained.

Boda boda riders and PSV operators have been urged to actively participate in the campaign and serve as ambassadors of safe road use.

Kananura emphasized that reducing traffic deaths in Uganda will require collective responsibility from all citizens.

"This is not just a police issue. Every rider, every driver, every passenger, and every pedestrian must play their part in reversing this deadly trend," he said.

He also extended gratitude to media houses and other stakeholders who have partnered with the Uganda Police to amplify the campaign's message.

"We extend our sincere appreciation to all our stakeholders working with the Uganda Police, especially the media," Kananura added.

With Uganda continuing to struggle with one of the highest road fatality rates in the region, the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety is calling on the public to support the nationwide initiative aimed at saving lives through increased awareness, enforcement, and civic responsibility.

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