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At least 407 people were killed in road crashes in Kampala in 2025, with motorcyclists accounting for half of the fatalities, according to the Kampala Road Safety Report 2025 released by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).
The report shows that road deaths increased slightly from 404 in 2024. However, when population growth is considered, the road crash death rate declined from 9.9 deaths per 100,000 people in 2024 to 9.5 in 2025.
•Serious injuries also fell by about three percent, from 3,078 in 2024 to 2,993.
The research was led by Stellah Namatovu, with support from the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS).
Despite the overall improvement, vulnerable road users continued to bear most of the burden. Pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists accounted for 94 percent of all road traffic fatalities, while motorcyclists alone accounted for half of the deaths.
Young adults aged 20 to 39 were the most affected age group, raising concerns about the social and economic impact of road crashes on Kampala's working population.
Speeding remains a concern
The report found that the proportion of vehicles observed speeding increased, particularly on arterial roads, despite the implementation of urban speed limits under the Traffic and Road Safety (Prescription of Speed Limits) Regulations, 2024.
The findings call for stronger speed management, public awareness campaigns and consistent enforcement of traffic regulations.
KCCA Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo said the increase in deaths should not be taken lightly.
He called for continued investment in safer streets, stronger enforcement and public awareness, particularly to protect pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.
High-risk roads
The report identified several high-risk corridors and intersections, including Bwaise Roundabout, Busega Roundabout, Masanafu Roundabout and Mbogo-Najera Road Junction.
It recommends targeted engineering improvements, enforcement and public education in these areas.
KCCA Deputy Executive Director Benon Kigenyi said the findings provide evidence to help authorities target road safety interventions.
He urged drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians to follow traffic rules and observe posted speed limits.
The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety Public Relations Officer, SP Michael Kananura, said the high level of mobility in Kampala also comes with significant road safety risks.
He noted that crashes continue to involve drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users, while some vehicles operate in poor mechanical condition, creating additional risks.
Kananura said road safety remains a shared responsibility involving the Police, pedestrians, the Ministry of Works and Transport and other government agencies, as well as road crash victims and other road users.
