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Police launch road safety campaign to protect school children

Police launch road safety campaign to protect school children

The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, in collaboration with the Territorial Police of Wamala Region, has launched a road safety sensitisation campaign aimed at protecting school-going children from road crashes.The campaign, which involves school administrators and children, focuses

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Policeman Kills Ex-Minister’s Wife in Tragic Road Accident in Kampala

Policeman Kills Ex-Minister’s Wife in Tragic Road Accident in Kampala

Police in Kampala are investigating an incident where a traffic police officer knocked dead Florence Taka, the wife of former Minister for State for East African Affairs, Julius Maganda. The tragic accident occurred on Sunday evening.

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Relief for Road Users as CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba Orders This on January 5, 2025

Relief for Road Users as CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba Orders This on January 5, 2025

On 5th January 2025, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to address the pressing issue of Kampala’s deteriorating roads.In his post, Muhoozi called

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The dark side of Uganda's boda boda boom

The dark side of Uganda's boda boda boom

The number of people who died in traffic incidents in Uganda rose by more than 10 percent in the past decade, despite global road traffic deaths falling by five percent per the World Health Organisation (WHO). Uganda Police Force statistics attributed nearly 45 percent of deaths caused b

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Frank Gashumba: My father is among top 10 land owners in Buganda

Frank Gashumba: My father is among top 10 land owners in Buganda

Businessman Frank Gashumba has claimed that his late father, Gashumba Snr., was among the top 10 landowners in Buganda. Speaking on Megatron Media, the outspoken social commentator sought to counter allegations that Rwandans have gained significant advantages un

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Government urged to put breaks on tax incentives to companies

Government urged to put breaks on tax incentives to companies

Tax controversies have recently stirred debate across the country, with the country’s tax body – the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)—and the National Treasury struggling to justify certain tax breaks to particular companies while in the National Assembly. In a new twist, the two age

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Road Crashes: 83 killed in one week

Road Crashes: 83 killed in one week

Micheal Kananura, the PRO Traffic PoliceThe week of June 9–15, 2024, saw a tragic rise in traffic incidents across the country, resulting in 83 deaths and 311 injuries, according to the latest report from the traffic police.Michael Kananura, the

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Police, army announce joint crackdown on errant VIPs on the road

Police, army announce joint crackdown on errant VIPs on the road

Police have said they have launched a joint crackdown against errant drivers, especially for government vehicles and VIPs.Speaking on Monday, traffic police spokesperson, Michael Kananura said the joint operation was mooted after increase in cases of indi

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