Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has released its fourth annual road safety report, revealing a 2% reduction in road traffic deaths in 2024 compared to the previous year.
While presenting the report at KCCA headquarters, Stella Namatovu, Surveillance Coordinator from Bloomberg, explained that the findings were based on police crash records, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in the city’s road safety efforts.
According to the report, fatalities decreased from 411 in 2023 to 403 in 2024, reducing the death rate from 10.6 to 9.9 per 100,000 people.
However, serious injuries rose by 12%, signaling a need for continued and more targeted interventions.
Notably, vulnerable road users pedestrians, motorcyclists, and cyclists accounted for 94% of all fatalities, with young men aged 20 to 29 being the most affected group.
The report also identified high-risk crash corridors, including sections of the Northern Bypass, Jinja Road, and Entebbe Road, where evidence-based safety interventions are being prioritized.
Speaking at the launch, KCCA Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki announced the rollout of a mass media campaign under the “Slow Down” initiative, titled “It’s a 30 for a Reason.”
The campaign urges drivers to observe the 30 km/h speed limit in urban and high-risk areas such as schools, hospitals, and markets.
Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago acknowledged the decline in fatalities but expressed concern over the rising number of crashes and the disproportionate impact on youth.
He reaffirmed KCCA’s commitment to enforcing safer road behaviors and enhancing protection for vulnerable road users.
By Olivia Nabaggala
14th Aug 2025
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