The 5th edition of the All Africa Inter University Games was on Tuesday flagged off by President Y.K Museveni at an opening ceremony at Mandela National Stadium. The President was the chief guest at the colourful ceremony that kicked off at 4pm. "It’s now my pleasure to declare these games open," he said as he launched the games after his speech, to loud cheer from the spectators.
This followed a vibrant parade of all the participants from various countries accompanied by their flags and tunes from the Uganda Police band.
The president stressed the importance of games and sports in preventing youth from running into troubles, citing alcoholism that would lead them to catch HIV/AIDS. "Sports are good because they keep you occupied, preventing you from running into trouble," he said. "As you enjoy sports, you avoid peer pressure and advertisements that may tempt you to catch AIDS".
He however emphasised fair play among participants and acceptance of defeat. "You should not look at sports as war, when you lose you should congratulate the victor." He said, because sports promote culture and fair competition.
The President also took time to promote Uganda’s several tourism sites and good climatic conditions which will favour the games. "Where you are standing now is above 1300m above sea level on top of being across the equator", explaining why they would neither find in too cold nor too hot. "The longest river in the world also starts from this country and I hope you get time to visit it", he said.
The Minister of Education and Sports, Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire lauded the University Primary Education progamme for supporting education, acknowledging the presence of UPE products among Ugandan participants. "Thank you your excellence for the moral and financial support," she said, "the Games to promote good social interactions among students of various universities in Africa".
For the Minister of Education and Sports, it was a spotlight away from the on raging school fires. Where the way her ministry has handled the situation has been criticised and some sections of the public have called her to step-down. The Games should promote good social interactions among students of various universities in Africa.
Livingstone Luboobi the Vice Chancellor of the host Makerere University also welcomed all the participants to Makerere University, and feel at home.
Up to six Primary and secondary schools attended; Kisoga P/S from Mukono, Victoria from Jinja, and Nsaus P/S, Katikamu, Njejje High ,Lukomera from Luwero. As light was quick fading, hundreds of pupils from these schools put a well choreographed show, in floodlights, forming colourful formations of the Ugandan flag and a flower to loud jubilation.
Several dance groups provided entertainment, including Ndere Troupe.
The ceremony was also attended by Minister of State for Sports Charles Bakkabulindi, the President Africa University Sports Federation, Members of Parliament and many other dignitaries.
The head of the local organising committee promised that the Games would be, ‘dynamic, interesting and successful’. Thanking the minister of sports Charles Bakkabulindi.
The 1st edition of the All Africa University Games was held in 1974 in Accra Ghana, Nairobi hosted the 2nd edition in 1978. Due to financial problems, the 3rd edition was held in 2002 in Nigeria. South Africa held the last edition from where Uganda won the bid to host the 5th edition.
South Africa which has the largest traveling contingent and will seek to defend the championship they won at home.
Competition will rage in 17 sports disciplines, most of then will be held at Makerere University, other venues will be at Lugogo and Mandela National Stadium
The Ugandan team is Comprised of Various Universities; Makerere, Ndejje, Mukono Christian university, KIU, Kyambogo, Kampala, and Mbarara University among others.
The Games have attracted up to 18 countries, but 14 were available for the opening ceremony. Congo, DR Congo, and Egypt will arrive as the games kick off. The Games will end on the 16th of July.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
MUK Lecturers go on strike
An apparent lecturers strike is slated to mar the opening of the first semester of the academic 2008-09 at Makerere University. With newly admitted first years expected to report on the 16th of August for their orientation week to acclimatise with the new environment before being joined by the rest of the students on the official opening day a week later, on 23rd August.
The row started when the university wanted to introduce a plan to appoint the lecturers on five year contracts basis. Which the lectures through their body, Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) rejected and instead demanded for their benefits first paid before discontinuing their current contracts.
Several meetings have been held but the University management and MUASA seem not to come to an agreement as the opening g of the university draws closer. The lectuers accuse the university of failing to improve on their salaries and teaching materials in addition to diverting money meant for pension.
MUASA deputy chairperson Dr. Paddy Musana said they would not allow a plan that would see over 1500 lectuers’ pact with the University that allows them work until 60 years be cancelled and have them re-apply for five year contracts.
Prof. John Jean Baria a lecturer at the University while on a radio talk show on stated that problems have always been there, stressing that the University being calm does not mean there is no problem. He went on to say that a strike a right one can exercise when ever aggrieved. "You should realise that to withdraw labour is a right which you can use when you are aggrieved" he said.
Prof. Baria also said the problem with the University was that it was both a private and a public University. "This is legally a public university but majority of the students are private, hence most of the money comes from the private students". The public university is funded by government while private students pay for the public institution. He claimed the university was running on a deficit of Shs 50 billion pointing to lack of support from the government. The government has refused to endorse the increase of fees for private students of late, nor does it want government sponsorerd students be burdened to boost the institution financially.
But the university went a head to increase ‘functional’ fees paid by government sponsored students apart from what government contributes. This saw the introduction of development fees Shs.123, 500 and technology fees Shs. 50,000 raising the fee to nearly Shs 200,000 contrary to the shs32,000 previously government sponsored students paid for Identity card, an undergraduate gown, rules book and hospital registration. The government was not pleased with this action.
On the same day Prof. Venacious Baryamureeba the Dean of Computing and IT and also a member of the council said that reports that he was the one leaking information to the media were defamatory and warned of legal implications. "As a Dean and member of the council , I would not benefit from leaking information to the media", he said, " everyone can access such information, even secretaries in Vice Chancellors office where such information is photocopied. Saying that Prof. David Justin Bakibinga who voiced the allegation has been witch hunting him right from the University wall fence saga.
The at MUK crisis started two years ago when government and University management agreed to increase salaries of the staff. The problem has since increased for from just increase of lecturers’ salaries to others. At the beginning of the previous semester, lectuers sat down for two weeks because of what they called lack off teaching materials, like chemicals especially in Science courses..
The opening of the new semester in a week’s time also looks to be surrounded by a lecturers’ strike and the reaction of the students is yet to be seen since in most cases students usually jump in to join the strike which tends to gets violent.
The row started when the university wanted to introduce a plan to appoint the lecturers on five year contracts basis. Which the lectures through their body, Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) rejected and instead demanded for their benefits first paid before discontinuing their current contracts.
Several meetings have been held but the University management and MUASA seem not to come to an agreement as the opening g of the university draws closer. The lectuers accuse the university of failing to improve on their salaries and teaching materials in addition to diverting money meant for pension.
MUASA deputy chairperson Dr. Paddy Musana said they would not allow a plan that would see over 1500 lectuers’ pact with the University that allows them work until 60 years be cancelled and have them re-apply for five year contracts.
Prof. John Jean Baria a lecturer at the University while on a radio talk show on stated that problems have always been there, stressing that the University being calm does not mean there is no problem. He went on to say that a strike a right one can exercise when ever aggrieved. "You should realise that to withdraw labour is a right which you can use when you are aggrieved" he said.
Prof. Baria also said the problem with the University was that it was both a private and a public University. "This is legally a public university but majority of the students are private, hence most of the money comes from the private students". The public university is funded by government while private students pay for the public institution. He claimed the university was running on a deficit of Shs 50 billion pointing to lack of support from the government. The government has refused to endorse the increase of fees for private students of late, nor does it want government sponsorerd students be burdened to boost the institution financially.
But the university went a head to increase ‘functional’ fees paid by government sponsored students apart from what government contributes. This saw the introduction of development fees Shs.123, 500 and technology fees Shs. 50,000 raising the fee to nearly Shs 200,000 contrary to the shs32,000 previously government sponsored students paid for Identity card, an undergraduate gown, rules book and hospital registration. The government was not pleased with this action.
On the same day Prof. Venacious Baryamureeba the Dean of Computing and IT and also a member of the council said that reports that he was the one leaking information to the media were defamatory and warned of legal implications. "As a Dean and member of the council , I would not benefit from leaking information to the media", he said, " everyone can access such information, even secretaries in Vice Chancellors office where such information is photocopied. Saying that Prof. David Justin Bakibinga who voiced the allegation has been witch hunting him right from the University wall fence saga.
The at MUK crisis started two years ago when government and University management agreed to increase salaries of the staff. The problem has since increased for from just increase of lecturers’ salaries to others. At the beginning of the previous semester, lectuers sat down for two weeks because of what they called lack off teaching materials, like chemicals especially in Science courses..
The opening of the new semester in a week’s time also looks to be surrounded by a lecturers’ strike and the reaction of the students is yet to be seen since in most cases students usually jump in to join the strike which tends to gets violent.
In Mourinho, Chelsea lost a Coach, Manager and a PRO
I would not consider them as a big team but surely, but surely who would have called Chelsea a serious club before the special one, José Mourinho came along. Though Roman Abromavich’s money elevated them to a level worth recognising, never had it at any one point instilled class, organization and winning mentality in them. Therefore success in terms of titles was not easy to come by.
To set pace in his Blue Revolution, Abromavich hired Mourinho, in 2004. A coach who had raised the ranks rapidly in a very short time in Portugal, especially with FC Porto. Where he used hardly known players like Anderson Deco, Paulo Ferreira, Ricardo Carvalho, Carlos Alberto, and Beni McCarthy to win the UEFA Cup in 2003 and the UEFA Champions League the following year.
In this era with these big clubs, no one can just take the UEFA like Real Madrid did I the 1960’s. It’s no surprise that upon his arrival, he regarded himself as the special one, a man who was only next after God, and had come to salvage the Blues. The Blue Revolution was now underway, both on the pitch and in the media.
And indeed Mourinho delivered in his first season, where he bagged a double for Chelsea (Premier League and the Carling Cup). He used his coaching abilities to transform John Terry, Frank Lampard, and Joe Cole into players worth mentioning as one of the best.
Although criticised of his managerial potentials, the fact remain that a poor manager can not achieve what Mourinho has done in a short time. He put together winning teams where ever he went, Benfica, Porto and even at Chelsea where he started well until Abromavich started interfering in his work. An action great managers will never tolerate.
The arrogant Mourinho made Chelsea a popular club, never mind their style of play, won them many (especially Female) fans. In his actions on the pitch, appearance, statements he made, what one would regard as publicity stunts and titles he won.
The reaction of his senior players and funs carrying a banner bearing, Mourinho simply the best Abromavich’s face shows how they liked him. Though life goes on, Chelsea will never be the same again without Jose Mourinho.
That’s why I would like you to watch out for Inter Milan, because Mour is about to take them to another level.
To set pace in his Blue Revolution, Abromavich hired Mourinho, in 2004. A coach who had raised the ranks rapidly in a very short time in Portugal, especially with FC Porto. Where he used hardly known players like Anderson Deco, Paulo Ferreira, Ricardo Carvalho, Carlos Alberto, and Beni McCarthy to win the UEFA Cup in 2003 and the UEFA Champions League the following year.
In this era with these big clubs, no one can just take the UEFA like Real Madrid did I the 1960’s. It’s no surprise that upon his arrival, he regarded himself as the special one, a man who was only next after God, and had come to salvage the Blues. The Blue Revolution was now underway, both on the pitch and in the media.
And indeed Mourinho delivered in his first season, where he bagged a double for Chelsea (Premier League and the Carling Cup). He used his coaching abilities to transform John Terry, Frank Lampard, and Joe Cole into players worth mentioning as one of the best.
Although criticised of his managerial potentials, the fact remain that a poor manager can not achieve what Mourinho has done in a short time. He put together winning teams where ever he went, Benfica, Porto and even at Chelsea where he started well until Abromavich started interfering in his work. An action great managers will never tolerate.
The arrogant Mourinho made Chelsea a popular club, never mind their style of play, won them many (especially Female) fans. In his actions on the pitch, appearance, statements he made, what one would regard as publicity stunts and titles he won.
The reaction of his senior players and funs carrying a banner bearing, Mourinho simply the best Abromavich’s face shows how they liked him. Though life goes on, Chelsea will never be the same again without Jose Mourinho.
That’s why I would like you to watch out for Inter Milan, because Mour is about to take them to another level.
Monday, October 20, 2008
MUK’s MDD Department asks for better facilities.
The Dean of the department of Music, Dance and Drama, Prof. Dr. A. Rukooko Byaruhanga on Friday asked the University to provide the department with better facilities, in terms of accommodation.
“Music, Dance and Drama is one of the most important departments in the Faculty of Arts. Each of us listens and enjoys music dance and drama every day. And yet we still have a lot of space here which needs to be filled by accommodation”, he said in the presence of the vice chancellor. As he addressed students at the Music and Drama show organised by the department.
The Faculties of ; Economics and Management, Information Technology (IT) and Pharmacy have been expanded and equipped with better facilities to cope with the increasing number of students.
While the department MDD is still housed in two small buildings on an expanse of land. Found between the Faculty of Gender and Women Affairs and the Senate building.
Prof. Luboobi who did not comment about the Dean’s demands said he would help if the department thought of forming an orchestra and a band. “You need to form an orchestra and a band, I will support you”, he said.
“The Universities of; Cape Town and Maseno have are successful in music and have good bands which travel and perform all over the world, because they are able to raise funds, which our Alumni like; Bobi wine and Ndere troupe can help rise”.
Bobi wine who was the guest performer is the current PAM Awards artist of the year graduated with honours in MDD. Revealed that he would like to come back and study more to become a better citizen if he gets a scholarship. “If you with big people you should talk be straight forward”, he said in the presence of Prof. Luboobi.
The Chancellor who also appreciated the performances was happy that the department is involved in research. “Am happy that MDD has started collaborating in research with other institution, like the University of Bergen”, he said calling on the department to organise more of such shows
“Music, Dance and Drama is one of the most important departments in the Faculty of Arts. Each of us listens and enjoys music dance and drama every day. And yet we still have a lot of space here which needs to be filled by accommodation”, he said in the presence of the vice chancellor. As he addressed students at the Music and Drama show organised by the department.
The Faculties of ; Economics and Management, Information Technology (IT) and Pharmacy have been expanded and equipped with better facilities to cope with the increasing number of students.
While the department MDD is still housed in two small buildings on an expanse of land. Found between the Faculty of Gender and Women Affairs and the Senate building.
Prof. Luboobi who did not comment about the Dean’s demands said he would help if the department thought of forming an orchestra and a band. “You need to form an orchestra and a band, I will support you”, he said.
“The Universities of; Cape Town and Maseno have are successful in music and have good bands which travel and perform all over the world, because they are able to raise funds, which our Alumni like; Bobi wine and Ndere troupe can help rise”.
Bobi wine who was the guest performer is the current PAM Awards artist of the year graduated with honours in MDD. Revealed that he would like to come back and study more to become a better citizen if he gets a scholarship. “If you with big people you should talk be straight forward”, he said in the presence of Prof. Luboobi.
The Chancellor who also appreciated the performances was happy that the department is involved in research. “Am happy that MDD has started collaborating in research with other institution, like the University of Bergen”, he said calling on the department to organise more of such shows
Friday, October 17, 2008
In Fabio Capello, England have got their man.
The English can at last talk of joining the likes of: Italy, Brazil, Argentina and Spain in top tier of world football countries with regards to the FIFA ranking in the next few months.
This is if they continue with their current form. After convincingly winning all four of their group six games of their 2010 World Cup campaign, the English have reason to smile because they are topping their group with twelve maximum points. Five points ahead of the second place Croatia. With this, there is little chance for them to qualify for the World Cup.
The arrival of Italian tactician on the helm of what is regarded to be the hardest job in the world has completely changed the face of the English team, especially to the player’s attitude.
They have been calm, and more disciplined on the ball after conceding a goal instead of resorting to the typical English long balls. They their last game against Belarus is good example. After conceding an equalizer they kept their composure.
The only think Capello will not change is the kind of game he coaches, not for the eye but for the scores. With little success since 1966 since when they won the world cup, the English are desperate for honours and Capello will take them as far as he can in his style
This is if they continue with their current form. After convincingly winning all four of their group six games of their 2010 World Cup campaign, the English have reason to smile because they are topping their group with twelve maximum points. Five points ahead of the second place Croatia. With this, there is little chance for them to qualify for the World Cup.
The arrival of Italian tactician on the helm of what is regarded to be the hardest job in the world has completely changed the face of the English team, especially to the player’s attitude.
They have been calm, and more disciplined on the ball after conceding a goal instead of resorting to the typical English long balls. They their last game against Belarus is good example. After conceding an equalizer they kept their composure.
The only think Capello will not change is the kind of game he coaches, not for the eye but for the scores. With little success since 1966 since when they won the world cup, the English are desperate for honours and Capello will take them as far as he can in his style
Ken Lukyamuzi raps NEMA
The President of the Conservative Party (CP), Hon John Ken Lukyamuzi, who is also the former Rubaga south MP, yesterday (Thursday) blasted the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) over its lack of knowledge of environmental changes in the country.
Speaking at a conference at Makerere University about environment and the millennium development goals, Hon Lukyamuzi who is also an environmental advocate said, “Our environment planners don’t know the dynamics of our environment”.
“With the current environmental degradation, the millennium development goals are not achievable”, he said. “NEMA needs to do more to stop this current situation”.
“Our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is based on the environment, so it’s important for Ugandans to know what the problem is”, said Hon Lukyamuzi. “Of $8.5 billion of Uganda’s GDP, $4.5 billion is attributed to bio-diversity and agro-based factors, while the remaining $4 billion is attributed to non-agricultural factors”. Adding that without the environment there is no economy.
Environmental degradation is manifested through the rampant loss of bio-diversity, droughts, desertification, global warming among others. And reduces the productivity of the environment to GDP
Hon Lukyamuzi, a campaigner against the use of DDT (Dichloro diphenyl trichloroethane) to kill mosquitoes was puzzled that NEMA had recommended its use. “It bothers me how a country like Uganda can turn to primitive methods like DDT to fight malaria”, he added. Offering mosquito nets and antinum therapy as better alternatives.
Hon Lukyamuzi was also wondering why NEMA was allowing stone breakers (quarries) to make a lot of noise and continue killing people by blasting stones. “NEMA should tell these people to seek for environmentally friendly techniques”, he said.
He was however glad that NEMA had not given a green light for oil exploration in Hoima because it was too detrimental to the environment.
“In addition to the place being a game reserve, oil exploration may contaminate lake kyoga, Albert, George and Edward. And even the planned construction of an oil refinery near Murchison falls is risky to the environment”, he said. Kabwoya game reserve which has hundreds of animal species and over 450 bird species is also located in oil belt.
Mrs. Salome Alweny, an official from NEMA said that poverty and high population lead to the degradation of the environment. “Many Ugandans are trapped in the poverty cycle. 31% of Ugandans living on a dollar a day, and with 3.7% growth rate, a lot of pressure is put on the environment”, she said.
She also said that lack of participation in environmental discussions by people has led to conflicts saying that 47% of Kasese is gazetted, and the problems faced by the Basongora, Karamaja region are linked to the environment.
Mrs. Alweny represented Mr. Aryamanya Mugisha the Executive Director of NEMA who was in Barcelona for an environmental conference.
Mr. Francis Harimuomugasho, a representative from the ministry of lands caused controversy when he said that part of nature should be sacrificed in order for Uganda to develop.
“I wonder whether we are going to live in forests forever. When are we going to see towers?” he said. “Part of Mabira forest should be given to investors for sugar cane growing”.
This was strongly contested by Makerere University students. Hon. Lukyamuzi later told Mr. Harimuomugasho to retract his comments and apologise since no amount of money can buy Mabira.
Speaking at a conference at Makerere University about environment and the millennium development goals, Hon Lukyamuzi who is also an environmental advocate said, “Our environment planners don’t know the dynamics of our environment”.
“With the current environmental degradation, the millennium development goals are not achievable”, he said. “NEMA needs to do more to stop this current situation”.
“Our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is based on the environment, so it’s important for Ugandans to know what the problem is”, said Hon Lukyamuzi. “Of $8.5 billion of Uganda’s GDP, $4.5 billion is attributed to bio-diversity and agro-based factors, while the remaining $4 billion is attributed to non-agricultural factors”. Adding that without the environment there is no economy.
Environmental degradation is manifested through the rampant loss of bio-diversity, droughts, desertification, global warming among others. And reduces the productivity of the environment to GDP
Hon Lukyamuzi, a campaigner against the use of DDT (Dichloro diphenyl trichloroethane) to kill mosquitoes was puzzled that NEMA had recommended its use. “It bothers me how a country like Uganda can turn to primitive methods like DDT to fight malaria”, he added. Offering mosquito nets and antinum therapy as better alternatives.
Hon Lukyamuzi was also wondering why NEMA was allowing stone breakers (quarries) to make a lot of noise and continue killing people by blasting stones. “NEMA should tell these people to seek for environmentally friendly techniques”, he said.
He was however glad that NEMA had not given a green light for oil exploration in Hoima because it was too detrimental to the environment.
“In addition to the place being a game reserve, oil exploration may contaminate lake kyoga, Albert, George and Edward. And even the planned construction of an oil refinery near Murchison falls is risky to the environment”, he said. Kabwoya game reserve which has hundreds of animal species and over 450 bird species is also located in oil belt.
Mrs. Salome Alweny, an official from NEMA said that poverty and high population lead to the degradation of the environment. “Many Ugandans are trapped in the poverty cycle. 31% of Ugandans living on a dollar a day, and with 3.7% growth rate, a lot of pressure is put on the environment”, she said.
She also said that lack of participation in environmental discussions by people has led to conflicts saying that 47% of Kasese is gazetted, and the problems faced by the Basongora, Karamaja region are linked to the environment.
Mrs. Alweny represented Mr. Aryamanya Mugisha the Executive Director of NEMA who was in Barcelona for an environmental conference.
Mr. Francis Harimuomugasho, a representative from the ministry of lands caused controversy when he said that part of nature should be sacrificed in order for Uganda to develop.
“I wonder whether we are going to live in forests forever. When are we going to see towers?” he said. “Part of Mabira forest should be given to investors for sugar cane growing”.
This was strongly contested by Makerere University students. Hon. Lukyamuzi later told Mr. Harimuomugasho to retract his comments and apologise since no amount of money can buy Mabira.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Road signs save lives, we should good use of them.
Recently as I was traveling to Kampala from Jinja, I realised that many road signs had been erected on the road sides of the highway, especially from Lugazi. Many of them have been well strategically located along the black spots and sharp corners where accidents usually occur. Like the corner toward the Lugazi Mosque, and around Kitega trading centre. Signs such as no overtaking, sharp corner, circlers ahead, school ahead, and speed limits among others, tell our drivers to be more careful and reduce on accidents.
Another amazing thing is that some of the narrow sections of the highway which have attracted several accidents over the years, especially around Namagunga and Namataba have been expanded.
This has been a good step in improving the usage of this highway by the drivers to reduce accidents. Save that the majority of drivers are still not well enlighten about these signs, and those who understand then don’t act in accordance with them (signs). There should therefore be a way of educating our drivers and curbing all those who disrespect these signs in order to maintain good road discipline.
That is why I was disappointed with the introduction of seat belts few years back. Because with the poor road discipline our divers who always drive at; high speed and overtake when ever they feel, the belts were destined for failure. Given that most of them (belts) were of poor quality and couldn’t hold in case of an accident.
We would have first taught our drivers good road discipline. So that they reduce on things like over speeding. Things like; sign posts, humps and even introducing speed governors would play a big role in that. That is why I still believe speed governors should have been introduced before seat belts simply because the seat belts meant that we had given up on managing our drivers. And are now hanging on to save the lives of those who get accidents.
More things can still be done to reduce on the simple accidents in which many people loose their lives. For example walk ways for pedestrians have been constructed in Seeta, Namagunga, Mbalala, and Namawojjolo to protect those on foot. A simple two way road has also been built in Seeta to reduce on the congestion and speed. Simple things humps and Zebra crossings can also play an important role in saving lives.
We are losing very many people because of accidents just because we have not put more planning and effort in stopping them. Even with bad roads and bad vehicles we can still do more. But the erection of sign posts is a good start.
Another amazing thing is that some of the narrow sections of the highway which have attracted several accidents over the years, especially around Namagunga and Namataba have been expanded.
This has been a good step in improving the usage of this highway by the drivers to reduce accidents. Save that the majority of drivers are still not well enlighten about these signs, and those who understand then don’t act in accordance with them (signs). There should therefore be a way of educating our drivers and curbing all those who disrespect these signs in order to maintain good road discipline.
That is why I was disappointed with the introduction of seat belts few years back. Because with the poor road discipline our divers who always drive at; high speed and overtake when ever they feel, the belts were destined for failure. Given that most of them (belts) were of poor quality and couldn’t hold in case of an accident.
We would have first taught our drivers good road discipline. So that they reduce on things like over speeding. Things like; sign posts, humps and even introducing speed governors would play a big role in that. That is why I still believe speed governors should have been introduced before seat belts simply because the seat belts meant that we had given up on managing our drivers. And are now hanging on to save the lives of those who get accidents.
More things can still be done to reduce on the simple accidents in which many people loose their lives. For example walk ways for pedestrians have been constructed in Seeta, Namagunga, Mbalala, and Namawojjolo to protect those on foot. A simple two way road has also been built in Seeta to reduce on the congestion and speed. Simple things humps and Zebra crossings can also play an important role in saving lives.
We are losing very many people because of accidents just because we have not put more planning and effort in stopping them. Even with bad roads and bad vehicles we can still do more. But the erection of sign posts is a good start.
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