Rwanda National Police

 In a continued effort to sensitize the public on road safety, Rwanda National Police on September 29, reached out to over 2500 students in different schools in five districts.

 The schools that benefited from the campaign include Mbuganyana Secondary School in Ngororero, Ecole Secondaire des Parents de Nyanza, (ESPANYA) Ecole Secondaire de Science St Louis de Montfort (ESM) and Christ Roi secondary school in Nyanza and Mugina Secondary School in Kamonyi District.

 In Nyabihu, Police reached out to students of REGA primary and secondary schools and College Evangélique de Butaka while in Huye, the campaign benefited students of APEC Kibondo.

 While speaking to students in Nyabihu, Assistant Inspector of Police (AIP) Rose Uwizera, the District Community Liaison Officer advised students to extend these road safety messages to community members.

 “When crossing a road, you must look left and right at all times. Where there are traffic lights, you must abide by the instructions; this is how you will ensure your individual safety on roads,” she told the students.

 Uwizera went on to add that; “The elders believe in you, this is why we encourage you to share with the general public the safety information we have equipped you with.”

 The Director of REGA primary and secondary school, Obed Musabyimana said that there are times when children play along roads, especially when going or coming from school.

 “I trust that the knowledge they’ve acquired will keep them safe on road and I thank the police for this continued campaign that is meant to make the general public safe,” Musabyimana said

 The Road Safety Month which was officially launched on September 7  continues country up to October 7  under the theme “Respect Traffic Rule: Save Lives”.

 The campaign  which has a special focus to students, is meant to further sensitize all road users on road safety standards with an objective of  enhancing public knowledge on traffic rules and regulations to prevent accidents.