Two killed after bus rams truck on Kampala–Gulu Highway •

Uganda's transportation infrastructure continues to face critical safety challenges, with a fatal collision on the Kampala–Gulu Highway claiming two lives when a Real Bus Company vehicle struck a truck near Luweero. While individual incidents often escape international attention, this accident exemplifies a systemic challenge that directly impacts European investors operating across East Africa's logistics, supply chain, and mobility sectors. The Kampala–Gulu corridor represents one of Uganda's most commercially vital routes, connecting the capital to northern regions and serving as a gateway to South Sudan and beyond. This highway handles substantial freight volumes, including goods destined for European distribution networks and agricultural exports bound for European markets. The frequency of serious accidents on this stretch raises questions about infrastructure maintenance, driver compliance, and regulatory enforcement—concerns that European operators cannot afford to ignore. Uganda's road fatality rate stands among Africa's highest, with the World Health Organization estimating over 35 deaths per 100,000 vehicle population annually. This compares unfavorably to European standards and reflects broader infrastructure deficits that extend beyond mere pavement quality. Contributing factors include inadequate signage, limited lighting on major highways, insufficient enforcement of speed regulations, aging commercial vehicle fleets, and variable driver training standards across operators. For European entrepreneurs investing