Deadly Silence: Uganda's Ongoing Struggle with Road Safety Uganda's roads have long been notorious for their danger, with a staggering number of fatalities each year.
The latest tragedy – a school bus crash that killed 20 children and an adult on its way back from a field trip – has sparked a rare but welcome government response.
The suspension of all school trips and excursions is a necessary measure, but it raises questions about what can be done to address the systemic issues that have led to countless deaths on Uganda's roads.