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Embracing Technology Trends for Safer and Smarter Mobility in Kampala

September 8, 2026    By admin

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 […]

Commitment honoured, Action taken. The commitToAct campaign 2026

June 16, 2026    By URRENO Admin

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 […]

Youth Innovation Takes the Lead: Students Champion Safer Boda-Boda journey at the Transport & Logistics Innovation Challenge 2026/2027 at MUBS

March 13, 2026    By URRENO Admin

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 […]

Launch of National Road Safety Week 2025 with Focus on Vehicle Safety

December 4, 2025    By URRENO Admin

The ministry of Works and Transport has officially launched the 2025 National Road safety week under the theme “Safe vehicle for a safer Uganda.” The annual campaign held every December aims to raise public awareness on road safety during the festive season a period known for heightened travel and increased […]

Automated Vehicle Inspection at Namanve

October 14, 2025    By URRENO Admin

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 […]

The future of smart urban living in Kampala.

September 4, 2025    By URRENO Admin

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 […]

URRENO’s Road Safety Advocacy Yields Results

August 6, 2025    By URRENO Admin

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 […]

Kampala’s Road to Clean Transport: How Green Mobility is Changing our City

July 1, 2025    By URRENO Admin

Kampala, the capital of Uganda, is at a turning point. For years, traffic jams and air pollution have made commuting a daily challenge. But now, there is a growing movement for a cleaner and smarter future: green mobility. Green mobility means using transportation that’s better for the environment, such as […]