Nearly 10,000 pupils educated: Ministry of Works, Police, and ITMS release joint report on road safety situation in Ugandan schools.

The Ministry of Works and Transport, Uganda Police Force, Ministry of Education and Sports, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), and Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) have today released a joint report highlighting the impact of the Safe Kids, Safe Future road safety sensitization campaign, which successfully reached nearly 10,000 pupils across Uganda.

The initiative, conducted between November 2025 and April 2026, was implemented through a partnership involving the various stakeholders, engaging approximately 9,700 pupils in 12 primary schools across Kampala, Mbale, Fort Portal, and Mbarara through interactive road safety education sessions aimed at promoting safer road-use behavior among children.

The report reveals significant progress in improving road safety awareness among pupils, including better understanding of traffic signs, pedestrian behavior, and safe road crossing practices and the establishment of school road safety clubs.

As part of the initiative, over 4,035 road safety materials, including reflective vests, reflective arm bracelets, crash helmets, and educational bookmarks, were distributed to learners and schools.

The campaign aimed at increasing road safety awareness among school-going children through interactive learning sessions, practical demonstrations, visual aids, and road safety advocacy.

Speaking during the joint stakeholders’ press conference, the director of traffic and road safety, Lawrence Niwabine, highlighted the significance of community-based sensitization in reducing road accidents involving children.

“We have observed increased awareness among pupils regarding pedestrian safety, road signs, and safe crossing practices. The recommendation to strengthen school road safety clubs and install more road signage near schools is timely and necessary,” Niwabine noted.

“Uganda Police remain committed to supporting initiatives that create safer road environments for children and communities,” the Director of Traffic and Road Safety noted.

Susan Kataike, spokesperson for the Ministry of Works and Transport, applauded the collaborative efforts behind the initiative and emphasized the importance of sustained road safety education.

“The findings from this campaign clearly show that early road safety education is critical in shaping responsible future road users,” she noted.

Ms. Kataike further reiterated that “the enthusiasm demonstrated by pupils and teachers confirms that awareness programs like these must be continuous and expanded to more schools across the country.” Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, and protecting children on our roads must remain a national priority.”

Speaking on behalf of KCCA, Daniel Nuwabine emphasized the need for improved infrastructure around schools.

“The campaign has revealed the urgent need for enhanced pedestrian infrastructure, especially around high-traffic school zones. KCCA welcomes the recommendation to improve signage and pedestrian facilities, and we look forward to continued collaboration with stakeholders to make urban roads safer for children,” he noted.

Meanwhile, Steven Turyarugayo, the Public Relations Consultant at ITMS, praised the impact created through strategic partnerships and road safety awareness campaigns.

“The Safe Kids, Safe Future campaign has demonstrated that combining education, partnerships, and technology can significantly improve road safety awareness among young learners. Through initiatives like these, we are building a generation that appreciates safer road-use behavior and the role of digital road safety solutions,” Turyarugayo stated.

The stakeholders jointly reaffirmed their commitment to promoting safer roads and ensuring that road safety education remains an ongoing national effort aimed at protecting children and communities.