Technology is steadily changing how cities move, communicate and respond to everyday challenges. For Kampala, this shift presents an important opportunity to address some of the city’s persistent transport problems, including traffic congestion, unsafe road behaviour, weak road safety data and difficulties in managing the growing number of people using […]
URRENO participating in the CommitToAct 2026 Campaign, recently conducted an intersection reassessment and stakeholder engagements in Kampala to evaluate the impact of road safety improvements implemented at the Kampala Road intersection (Burton-Johnson Streets). The intersection was upgraded with painted pedestrian crossings and signalised traffic lights to enhance pedestrian safety and […]
Uganda is investing in better roads, and making sure everyone stays safe is a top priority. On the Koboko–Yumbe–Moyo corridor, this goal is being met through focused road safety awareness campaigns. In March 2026, a four-day pilot took place in Yumbe Town and reached more than 2,900 people. Participants included […]
URRENO, through the Youth for Road Safety (YOURS) initiative, partnered with the Makerere University Transport and Logistics Students Association to host the Transport and Logistics Innovation Challenge 2026/2027 at Makerere University Business School under the theme “closing the gap on helmet use: practical solution for safer boda boda Mobility in […]
Let safety be part of the celebration. As the year comes to a close, the anticipation surrounding Christmas and New Year festivities leads to increased traffic on our roads. Families are gathering, shoppers are engaged in their activities, and a sense of celebration fills the atmosphere. However, this joy often comes […]
The ministry of Works and Transport reaffirmed its commitment to improving road safety and reducing vehicle-related crashes through a modernised and transparent vehicle inspection system. The commissioner of Transport Regulation and safety, Mr Winstone Katushabe, led a delegation of stakeholder through a hands-on demonstration of the automated motor vehicle inspection […]
You know how as human being we normally go for regular check-ups, now the same applies to vehicles that operate on our roads on a daily. Some people, regrettably, must wait until the cars reach their worst point. Regular vehicle maintenance is a very paramount life-saving component of road safety. […]
Kampala has taken a bold step toward safer and more efficient roads with the launch of the new traffic control centre by the Kampala capital city Authority (KCCA), supported by the Japan international cooperation Agency. This state-of-the art facility connects to 30 intersections across the city, enabling real-time monitoring and […]
Following last year’s Mobility Snapshot along the Kampala that presented some road infrastructural like no pedestrian crossing, no traffic calming measure, no traffic, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and the ministry of works and Transport reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing street safety across the city. Key pledges included repainting […]
Imagine it’s a Monday morning, you have a meeting to get to, you’re driving and your phone keeps buzzing, tempting you to check that message or take a quick call. It’s just a peep, right? But in that split second, someone passes across the road, or a car swerves unexpectedly. […]