who we are
Responsive Drivers Uganda (ReDU)is a registered National NGO founded in 2014 and officially registered in 2016. The organization was established to address the rising number of preventable road crashes that claim thousands of lives in Uganda every year.
The vision behind ReDU was spearheaded by Eng. Komakech Joseph Ojambo, a road safety engineer and the Founder/Executive Director. He pioneered Uganda’s first-ever Road Safety Week, launched in 2016 in Gulu City. His concept, later adopted by the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT), has since grown into a nationwide annual event that mobilizes government agencies, private sector actors, and communities to advocate for safer roads.
From its beginnings as a grassroots coalition of professional drivers and transport workers, ReDU has evolved into a nationally recognized leader in road safety, public health, and community development. The organization works closely with partners including the Uganda Police Force, Ministry of Works and Transport, UN-Habitat, USAID, MAPPI, District Local Governments, and the Road Safety Advocacy Coalition Uganda (ROSACU)
Mission
To enhance road safety, protect vulnerable populations, and promote community well-being through education, advocacy, training, and evidence-based research.
Vision
A Uganda where every road user is safe, responsible, and empowered to contribute to a safer society.
Goal
To become a leading contributor to Sustainable Development through Promoting Road Safety, Health and Productivity to the Road users in Uganda.
Our Partners
Our Objectives
Road Safety Interventions
To Implement Road Safety Interventions to Support the Social and Economic Recovery of Victims of Road Accidents and HIV/AIDS
Road Policy & Regulations
Advocate for Road Policy and Regulations Developments and Enforcement by Government.
Comprehensive Driving Schools
To Open a Comprehensive Driving School for both Learner and Professional Drivers.
What We Do
ReDU is dedicated to improving road safety, strengthening public health systems, and building community resilience across Uganda.
We work with drivers, schools, markets, youth groups, communities, and national partners to promote safer mobility, prevent diseases, and improve overall well-being.
Our Work Spans
🚗 Road Safety & Defensive Driving
Training drivers, enhancing fleet safety, and improving transport professionalism.
🚸 Child Safety (School Access & Safe Crossing)
Safe Journey to School programs, zebra crossings, Ololipops, and road safety clubs.
❤️ HIV/AIDS Awareness & Prevention
Integrating HIV education into driver, market, and community programs.
🧼 COVID-19, Sanitation & Hygiene
Market hygiene systems, handwashing stations, and public health outreach.
🏪 Market Health Improvement
Improving sanitation, renovating latrines, and conducting Clean Market Days.
👩🎓 Youth Empowerment & Skills Training
Supporting youth livelihoods, savings groups, business skills, and entrepreneurship.
🤝 Community Mobilisation & Advocacy
Engaging PTAs, SMCs, vendors, boda-boda riders, and parents.
📊 Research, Data & Policy Advocacy
Conducting surveys, generating evidence, and influencing safer transport and public health policies.