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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Letshego Uganda has handed over a donation of 4,000 reflector jackets to the Uganda Police department of road safety whose mandate is to enforce traffic and ensure safety for all road users.
The timing of this donation is timely in light of the impending festive season, executives said on Nov.25.
Road safety is one of the most pertinent community issues with 93% of the world’s fatalities on the roads occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
Giles Aijukwe, the Chief Executive Officer for Letshego Uganda said, “we have over the years established a firm and long-standing partnership with the Uganda Police Force in line with our corporate social responsibility function.
Specifically for road safety, the company started this partnership in 2018 with a contribution of 3,000 reflector jackets to traffic officers as they marshal the highways.
“I can assure you- Letshego’s commitment in this regard is unwavering,” he said.
Uganda Police Force entourage, led by AG Director Traffic and Road Safety Lawrence Niwabiine stated: “Achieving lasting change in improved road safety requires government, private partners, civil society and the community to work together.”
He said, reflectors would immediately be dispatched to Regional Traffic Officers and stations countrywide.
Letshego is a proudly Botswana-born retail finance organization with truly African roots spread across 11 markets, and a 22-year history of improving lives through inclusive financial solutions.
