🚑 Uganda’s mental health crisis is a silent emergency.
Depression cases are surging with many youths facing psychological distress. Suicides are rising. Families are breaking and productivity collapsing.
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With proper route planning, scheduled intervals & coordinated dispatch, these #buses will not bunch up.
Too many buses converging at the same point at once creates unnecessary congestion and defeats the purpose of moving more people efficiently and reducing #trafficcongestion
Today morning in Kampala about 70% of taxis stayed off the road, reflecting that ugandans face fewer options & more risk.
If taxi operators themselves judged so many unfit and parked today, what does that communicate?
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The King David junior school Ndejje accident is heartbreaking.
Having worked in automotive sales, mainly vans & buses, I spent time engaging the manufacture in China about the engineering and safety standards of the bus brand. (1/4)
Some travel companies in Uganda opt to import bus chassis and build the passenger bodies locally to cut costs. While these buses can be safe, they should be independently inspected and certified before put on the road (3/4)
Day 1 at the East African Grain Council Agribusiness Expo at NaCRRI, in Namulonge. The 2-day event looks at fostering wealth creation, resilience, and sustainable agriculture through agribusiness and innovation.
Come visit our stall tomorrow
#Agribusiness#AgriExpo
OUTRAGE AND DEMAND FOR ACCOUNTABILITY!
The recent tragic incident at #Kiteezi landfill resulting in the loss of precious lives due to a preventable slide, is a stark reminder of the gross negligence and incompetence of those in charge.
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#ResignNow#Accountability#Justice
It's unacceptable that such a critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate, putting lives at risk. We will not stand idly by while those responsible shrug off their duties.
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Buckle up for excitement! The KIA Sonet 2023 is here to redefine your journey with its bold design and advanced technology.
#KIASonet#RedefineYourDrive