Uganda takes on the ‘world’s most dangerous road’

MPIGI, Uganda: Wearing pristine white with her woollen socks pulled high, Ugandan traffic police officer Edith Nanteza exudes natural authority at the roadblock, barely lifting a hand as she waves motorists over.

This is no routine exercise. Nanteza is on the frontline of operation “Fika Salama” -- Swahili for “arrive safely” -- a high-profile attempt by the government to regain control of what the country fears has become the planet’s deadliest highway.