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Kinyarwanda
Rwanda National Police (RNP), in partnership with other government institutions, on Friday, November 7, launched the “Turindane Tugereyo Amahoro” road safety campaign in Rubavu District, calling on all road users to protect one another and uphold shared responsibility on the road.
The countrywide road safety awareness campaign is under the theme: “Let us protect one another to arrive safely."
The campaign was launched by the Minister of State for Infrastructure, Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye alongside the Inspector General of Police (IGP), CG Felix Namuhoranye.
It was also attended by the Governor of Western Province, Jean Bosco Ntibitura and representatives from security organs and local government.
Addressing motorists and pedestrians, Minister Uwihanganye emphasized that Rwanda’s growing road infrastructure is meant to facilitate development and connectivity, not tragedy.
“The leadership gave us better roads to work and develop, not to lose lives,” he said. “Obey the rules and regulations governing road use, protect each other, and yourself.”
He further highlighted that road safety aligns with environmental responsibility, urging drivers to maintain their vehicles and comply with emission inspection requirements.
“Ensuring your vehicles are in roadworthy condition and undergoing regular emission inspections is also part of protecting others — because clean and well-maintained vehicles contribute to safe and healthy roads,” he added.
In his remarks, IGP Namuhoranye explained that the Turindane Tugereyo Amahoro campaign extends beyond commercial drivers to include all categories of road users.
“We commenced this campaign here in Rubavu where trucks, public transport and private vehicles park in large numbers — Turindane means taking responsibility to protect others as you protect yourself," CG Namuhoranye said.
He reminded public transport drivers of the heavy responsibility they bear daily.
“You are carrying families that have a future, plans, and expectations ahead. Recognize them all and help them reach safely,” he urged.
The IGP warned against behaviors that commonly cause accidents, such as fatigue, drunkenness, speeding, reckless overtaking, phone use while driving, and poor vehicle maintenance.
Governor Ntibitura, on his part, noted that the region’s mountainous terrain and cross-border traffic make it prone to road accidents.
“In the past three months alone, our province registered 341 road injuries and 26 fatalities. The terrain requires us to be extremely cautious,” Governor Ntibitura said.
He called for continued collaboration among law enforcement agencies, transport operators, and the public to curb road accidents and save lives.
The Turindane Tugereyo Amahoro campaign is a continuation of the national Gerayo Amahoro initiative spearheaded by the RNP aimed at fostering a collective sense of road safety responsibility among all road users.
The ongoing phase emphasizes education, engagement, and enforcement — particularly targeting heavy vehicle drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians — to reduce accidents and ensure that everyone reaches their destination safely.
