Clean Air for All. Safe Roads for All.
We are Uganda's only dedicated air-quality NGO — using advocacy, research, and community power to protect every person's right to breathe clean air and travel safely.
Who We Are
Uganda's Only Dedicated Air Advocacy NGO
Clean Air Network is a sole non-governmental organisation in Uganda exclusively focused on air quality. We unite scientists, lawyers, activists, educators, and ordinary citizens to fight for cleaner air and safer transport.
Over the years we are focusing on catalysing major government policy shifts to achieve improvement in outdoor air quality through media engagement, research, public education, and relentless advocacy.
What We Fight For
Our Core Issues
Air pollution is a public health emergency. We address it from every angle — outdoor smog, clean transport, road safety, and policy advocacy.
Outdoor Air
Roadside air pollution in Uganda far exceeds WHO safe limits. NO2 levels surpassed the guideline by 620% in 2021. We push for tougher emission standards and clean transport policies.
Clean Transport
Commercial vehicles, including public buses and motor cycles, produce over 90% of roadside pollutants. We campaign for the full electrification of Uganda's 6,000-strong vehicle fleet.
Road Safety
Safe road transport is a right, not a privilege. We advocate for pedestrian-friendly streets, protected cycling infrastructure, and road designs that protect the most vulnerable.
Environmental Justice
Air pollution hits the most vulnerable hardest — children, the elderly, and low-income communities. We make sure no community is left behind in the fight for clean air.
Active Campaigns
Getting Ahead: Clean Bus Revolution
Our flagship "Getting Ahead" campaign pushes Uganda to transform its entire vehicle fleet to Zero-Emission Vehicles — for public health, cleaner air, and climate action.
The Problem
Uganda's vehicles are among the worst polluters on our streets. Diesel-powered double-deckers dominate the 2.15 million vehicle fleet, spewing nitrogen oxides and fine particles that cause 1,300+ premature deaths each year.
Our Demand
- A clear government roadmap to full Zero-Emission vehicles.
- Infrastructure investment for charging and fuelling stations.
- Financial subsidies for bus operators to transition.
- Removal of regulatory barriers blocking EV adoption.