The chairperson of the organizing committee for the 70th birthday celebrations of His Majesty the Kabaka, who is also the Minister of Finance and Second Deputy Prime Minister, Wagwa Nsibirwa, has revealed that the preparations are complete.  

Kiringente Sub County, Wakiso District – A violent storm struck Kyeyitabya Village in the early hours of this morning, destroying homes, crops, and leaving residents in distress. The storm, which brought strong winds and heavy rainfall, also disrupted learning in local schools as students' uniforms and books were ruined by the flooding.  

Residents of Lwengo District are grappling with a severe water crisis, exacerbated by the district's inability to provide clean and accessible water due to financial constraints. The situation has forced locals to take matters into their own hands to improve their environment and secure water sources.

A tragic accident occurred early this morning on the Kampala-Gulu highway, claiming the life of a young schoolchild and leaving several others injured. The incident happened near Natete as a taxi and a bodaboda (motorcycle taxi) collided, resulting in a devastating scene.

The child, who was wearing a school uniform, died instantly at the scene. Witnesses reported that the taxi driver, identified as Elemerede, lost control of the vehicle, leading to the collision with the bodaboda. The bodaboda rider and the taxi driver were both injured and rushed to the hospital for treatment. The taxi also overturned and landed in a nearby ditch.

Eyewitnesses described the accident as horrifying, with the bodaboda rider and the taxi driver both sustaining serious injuries. The taxi's windshield was shattered, and the vehicle was left in a mangled state near the roadside.

The accident has sparked outrage among bodaboda riders, who accused the taxi driver of reckless driving and failing to follow traffic rules. They demanded justice for the victims and called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent such incidents in the future.

Police arrived at the scene shortly after the accident to manage the situation and transport the injured to the hospital. The body of the deceased child was taken to the morgue for further examination.

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving on Uganda's roads, particularly during peak hours when children are commuting to school. Both bodaboda riders and taxi drivers have been urged to exercise caution and adhere to traffic rules to ensure the safety of all road users.

The identities of the victims and further details about the accident are yet to be released as investigations continue.

By Kasimbazi Yusuf and Matumbwe Martine.