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Uganda's School Road Safety Crisis | Uganda News
Uganda’s road safety crisis is worsening, with over 5,300 deaths last year — including a shocking rise in child fatalities. In response, agencies like the Uganda Police and Ministry of Works are painting school crossings, as seen at Peekaboo Primary, under the slogan “Safer Kids, Safer Roads.” But the real danger remains: kids still die daily due to speeding and reckless driving, as children can’t judge vehicle speed or distance. Officials warn enforcement alone won’t fix it — they’re pushing for better infrastructure, driver education, and a pending 30km/h school zone law. The painted lines…
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