Joseph Beyanga
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| Joseph Beyanga | |
|---|---|
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| Born | |
| Other names | Joe Walker |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | Ugandan |
| 💼 Occupation | Journalist, radio broadcaster, road safety advocate |
| 👔 Employer | Nation Media Group Uganda |
| Known for | Joe Walker road safety awareness campaigns |
Joseph Beyanga, also known as Joe Walker, is a Ugandan journalist, radio broadcaster and road safety advocate. He is known for organising long-distance walks to raise public awareness about road safety and responsible road use in Uganda. He has also worked in radio management at Nation Media Group Uganda.[1][2]
Career
Beyanga has worked in broadcasting and radio management in Uganda. He served as head of radio at Nation Media Group Uganda, overseeing programming and content at its radio stations, including 93.3 KFM and Dembe FM.[1][2]
Road safety advocacy
Joe Walker campaign
Beyanga became associated with road safety advocacy through the Joe Walker campaign, which uses long-distance walks and public engagement to promote safer behaviour among motorists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.
In February 2022, Nation Media Group Uganda launched the campaign under the theme "Safe Roads Save Lives". Beyanga led a group of participants on a walk from Kampala to Bushenyi, covering approximately 320 kilometres to raise awareness about road crashes and responsible road use.[3][4]
The campaign involved engaging communities along the route on road safety and encouraging road users to observe traffic rules. During the journey, participants also highlighted pedestrian safety, including the need for safer road crossings.[5]
In February and March 2023, Beyanga continued the initiative with a walk from Kampala to Mbale, again drawing attention to road safety and the risks faced by people using Uganda's roads.[6]
In March 2024, he completed another road safety awareness walk from Kampala to Fort Portal, covering more than 300 kilometres. The campaign highlighted concerns about reckless driving, speeding, road conditions and pedestrian safety.[2]
Other road safety initiatives
Beyanga has also participated in campaigns aimed at improving road-user behaviour in urban areas. In July 2025, he led road safety advocates and police in a 21-kilometre awareness walk involving boda boda riders in Kampala. The activity included engagements at motorcycle stages to promote safer practices and greater consideration for pedestrians.[7]
His road safety advocacy has also received coverage in The Independent Uganda, which published a profile of him in April 2025.[8]
Awards and recognition
In 2022, Beyanga received the Media Impact Award at the Vine Awards for his contribution to road safety awareness through the Joe Walker initiative, according to his official website.[9]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Otage, Stephen; Sserugo, Peter (9 December 2022). "Joe Walker treks again to raise road safety awareness". Daily Monitor.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ashaba, Alex (6 March 2024). "Joe Walker completes 300km road safety walk from Kampala to Fort Portal". Daily Monitor.
- ↑ Delilah, Precious; Nalwooga, Juliet (23 February 2022). "Nation Media Group launches road safety campaign walk". Daily Monitor.
- ↑ Ainebyoona, Felix (11 March 2022). "NMG head of radio completes 320km road safety walk". Daily Monitor.
- ↑ Aliga, Issa (6 March 2022). "Joe Walker urges motorists to use roads responsibly". Daily Monitor.
- ↑ Mwanguhya, Andrew (18 February 2023). "Reliving walk from Kampala to Mbale". Daily Monitor.
- ↑ Mubiru, Douglas (5 July 2025). "Road safety advocates, Police trek 21km in boda safety". New Vision.
- ↑ "Joe Walker: The tireless road safety champion". The Independent Uganda. 22 April 2025.
- ↑ "About Joe Walker". Joe Walker. Retrieved 18 October 2026.
External links
- [Official Joe Walker website](https://joewalker.org/)
- [About Joe Walker](https://joewalker.org/about-joe/)
- [Video about Joe Walker on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj20vEXkKB0)
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