Two employees of Next Media Services have died in a road crash along Entebbe Road in the early hours of Friday, while another staff member remains in critical condition.
In a statement, Next Media Services identified the deceased as Badru Kasirye and Isaac Ndamagye, who died at the scene. The third victim, Brian Ssemanda, also known as Makona, is admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kisubi Hospital.
The media house said it is in direct contact with the hospital and will provide updates on Ssemanda’s condition as more information becomes available. According to preliminary findings from traffic officers at the scene, the crash occurred at around 2:00 a.m. near the Stabex area in Namulanda, along Entebbe Road.
Police said a Toyota Hilux, registration number UAS 976W, travelling from Entebbe towards Kampala, allegedly lost control, crossed into the opposite lane and collided head-on with an oncoming Toyota Allex, registration number UA 779DE. Traffic officers said two people died instantly, while two others, including the driver of the Hilux, were rescued and rushed to Kisubi Hospital for treatment.
The bodies of the deceased were taken to the City Mortuary in Mulago. Police spokesperson Superintendent of Police Michael Kananura confirmed the crash, saying investigators were still compiling details from Entebbe Traffic Police officers who responded to the scene.
“The exact circumstances and cause of the crash remain under investigation. Further details will be communicated once inquiries are concluded,” Kananura said. In its statement,
Next Media Services appealed for privacy for the bereaved families and for Brian Ssemanda as he continues to receive medical treatment.
The tragedy comes just days after another devastating road crash at Lwera Swamp along the Kampala-Masaka Highway on Monday night, which claimed 14 lives and left four other people critically injured.
Uganda continues to grapple with a high rate of road crashes. According to official statistics, the country recorded 25,107 road crashes in 2024, including 4,434 fatal crashes, averaging about 14 deaths every day.
The leading causes have consistently included speeding, careless overtaking, poor vehicle maintenance and inadequate road infrastructure-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
