Why Joe Walker will make a difference
The #JoeWalker challenge has stirred up certain memories I had decided to shove far away, as they remind me of a horrific time in my life. Being involved in an accident is one of those terrifying moments that bring you face to face with death.
That fateful afternoon, I was on my way to a certain office where I was meant to pick up a document.
Everything changed drastically, and while I was meant to have a beautiful lunch with my family, I found myself being hospitalised within 30 minutes. I never made it to my destination and my life has forever changed. It has been more than a decade but the memory is still fresh.
I carry the scars from a brief moment caused by some selfish road user, but it does not have to be like this. Each of us has the responsibility to keep safe and stay in our lanes!
Many people have asked me questions about the “Safe Roads Save Lives campaign”. Why did Joseph Beyanga walk all the way to Bushenyi District? What difference does it make? Do you think it’s possible for people to stay in their lane in Uganda? On and on they go but I tell them one thing, it takes one to make a difference. Read more.
