{"id":114985,"date":"2025-11-16T19:45:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T19:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/ubl-trains-boda-boda-riders-on-safety-and-gear"},"modified":"2025-11-16T19:53:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T19:53:51","slug":"ubl-trains-boda-boda-riders-on-safety-and-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/ubl-trains-boda-boda-riders-on-safety-and-gear","title":{"rendered":"UBL Trains Boda Boda Riders on Safety and Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span><b>Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has taken a significant step toward reducing motorcycle-related fatalities and injuries by training and donating safety gear to over 150 Boda Boda operators in Luzira, Kampala.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The initiative, carried out as part of UBL\u2019s Safety Awareness Week, offered comprehensive road safety training and equipped riders with essential protective gear to improve their visibility and safety during daily operations.<\/p>\n<p>The training comes at a crucial time, as motorcycle accidents continue to pose the greatest threat to road safety in Uganda.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Uganda Police Force Annual Crime Report 2024, motorcyclists remain the most vulnerable road users, with 1,720 fatalities\u2014a 13.2% increase from 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Including motorcycle passengers, total motorcycle-related deaths rose to 2,396, representing nearly 47% of all road traffic deaths in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, 5,144 people died in road crashes in 2024, marking a 7% rise from 2023, with total casualties reaching 25,808. The report identifies careless overtaking and speeding as the leading causes of road crashes, accounting for 44.5% of incidents.<\/p>\n<p>Economically, the impact remains devastating, with the United Nations Road Safety Performance Review estimating the annual cost of road crashes at shs4.4 trillion (USD 1.2 billion), equivalent to 5% of Uganda\u2019s GDP.<\/p>\n<p>During the event, Boda Boda operators received intensive training on road safety measures and a refresher on traffic rules and regulations. T<\/p>\n<p>he sessions covered defensive riding techniques, proper use of safety gear, traffic sign recognition, safe overtaking procedures, speed management and adherence to traffic laws.<\/p>\n<p>After the training, each rider received a helmet and a high-visibility reflector jacket\u2014equipment proven to significantly reduce fatality rates in motorcycle accidents.<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Alozie, the Supply Chain Director at UBL, emphasized that the road safety campaign aligns with UBL\u2019s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda toward a sustainable and inclusive world by 2030.\u201cWe consider health and safety as a fundamental human right. This initiative falls under our \u2018Doing Business the Right Way from Grain to Glass\u2019 pillar. I am glad that participants have taken part in comprehensive training on road safety measures and had a refresher course on traffic rules, which we believe will greatly improve safety on our roads. By equipping riders with knowledge and protective equipment, we aim to contribute to reversing the troubling upward trend in motorcycle fatalities,\u201d Alozie stated.<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted the robust safety culture within UBL that has earned the brewery multiple recognitions in the manufacturing sector.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUganda Breweries has fostered a strong safety culture internally, through consistent effort and engagement from leadership down to employees. We ensure mandatory wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at work, our employees undergo regular world-class safety and health training, we are consistently upgrading and servicing our machinery to ensure safety and we have a dedicated team that enforces safety protocols. We also have strict regulations around drinking alcohol, including breathalyzer testing, to prevent alcohol from impacting workplace safety\u2014even as an alcohol company. As a result, we have had 14 and 17 years of \u2018no lost time\u2019 at our brewery and spirits plant (IDU), respectively,\u201d Alozie noted.<\/p>\n<p>AIGP Lawrence Niwabiine, Director of Traffic and Road Safety in the Uganda Police Force, commended UBL for its intervention.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe appreciate Uganda Breweries Limited for this timely intervention. Boda Boda operators are critical stakeholders in road safety, and such partnerships between the private sector and law enforcement are essential in our fight against road carnage. We call upon other corporate organizations to emulate this example and join us in creating safer roads for all Ugandans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hakim Wanswadhee, a Boda Boda cyclist from Luzira stage, expressed gratitude for the training and support.\u201cI am grateful that I was part of today\u2019s training and that I have received protective gear, which will go a long way in protecting me while I do my day-to-day job as I look for money to provide for my family,&#8221;he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We see our colleagues dying on the roads every week, and this training has opened our eyes to many risks we didn\u2019t realize we were taking. I encourage my fellow riders who have been in this training to take their lives more seriously because road safety is for our own benefit, our passengers\u2019 safety, and our families\u2019 future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Boda Boda road safety initiative is part of UBL\u2019s broader commitment to promoting a culture of safety among its employees and the wider community, whether on site, at home, or on the road.<\/p>\n<p>The training follows the recognition of Boda Boda riders as a mobility enabler in Uganda during the SO UG SO 60 anniversary campaign for Uganda Waragi\u2014a celebration of uniquely Ugandan experiences.<\/p>\n<p>With motorcyclists and their passengers now making up nearly half of all road deaths in Uganda, interventions like UBL\u2019s training and equipment donation remain crucial. They have the potential to save hundreds of lives annually while supporting the livelihoods of Boda Boda operators who form the backbone of Uganda\u2019s informal transport system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Uganda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has taken a significant step toward reducing motorcycle-related fatalities and injuries by training and donating safety gear to over 150 Boda Boda operators in Luzira, Kampala. 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