Mr. Winstone Katushabe, who serves as the Commissioner for Transport Regulation and Safety at the Ministry of Works and Transport, has been honored with the distinguished Uganda Development Champion Award.
This accolade celebrates his steadfast efforts to enhance road safety across Uganda — a mission he has pursued with passion, aiming to reduce the tragic loss of lives caused by road accidents. His work in promoting, localizing, and enforcing transport safety policies has earned him widespread respect and admiration.
In recognition of his impact, Mr. Katushabe has also been nominated for inclusion in the upcoming 2025/2026 edition of the Uganda Development Champions Journal.
This nomination comes as part of Uganda’s 63rd Independence anniversary celebrations, where outstanding leaders and contributors to national development are acknowledged.
Known for his commitment to integrity, professionalism, and inclusive engagement, Mr. Katushabe emphasizes stakeholder consultation as a key component of sustainable transport solutions.
He is a strong advocate for the national development agenda led by H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and continues to align his work with the country’s long-term vision.
He will join an esteemed group of leaders in the 2025/2026 journal, including Gen. Salim Saleh, Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Robbinah Nabbanja, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi, State House Comptroller Jane Barekye, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Gen. Gowa Kasiita, the Auditor General of Uganda, among others. Notably, President Museveni was the first recipient of the Uganda Development Champion Award during a special recognition event he officiated.
Mr. Katushabe also holds the position of Chief Licensing Officer for Motor Vehicles and is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
He earned a Master’s degree in Transport Economics and Logistics Management from ESAMI and has accumulated over eight years of experience overseeing safety and regulatory functions across road, air, and rail transport sectors.
This recognition reflects his enduring commitment to advancing Uganda’s Vision 2040 and supporting the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Congratulations to Mr. Katushabe on this well-earned honor.
The Uganda Development Champion Award and Journal are initiatives by Public Opinions, a leading national organization focused on promoting Vision 2040 and the SDGs through public engagement, awareness campaigns, recognition programs, and publication of development-focused content.
As Uganda marks 63 years of independence, citizens are encouraged to nominate individuals and organizations making significant contributions to national development for inclusion in the next edition of the Uganda Development Champions Journal.
