In enforcement operations against Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) operating in dangerous mechanical conditions conducted today, 24 August 2026, a total of 178 vehicles have been impounded and are currently being held at various police stations within the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) area. The breakdown is as follows: KMP East: 53 vehicles KMP South: 62 vehicles […]
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As schools begin breaking off for the holiday, the Uganda Police Force, through the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, is reminding school administrators, transport operators, drivers, parents, guardians and students to prioritise safety during school transportation. We are aware that some schools use buses to transport students to designated pick-up points, where they are […]
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The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has registered a number of road traffic crashes across the country during the past one week. These crashes have claimed lives and left several other people injured. The crashes involved Public Service Vehicles (PSVs), including commuter taxis and buses, Sino trucks and other motor vehicles. Preliminary findings indicate […]
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Police confirm a fatal road traffic crash that claimed the lives of Badru Kasirye and Isaac Ndamagye, both employees of Next Media, and left Brian Makona injured. The crash occurred today, 7 August 2026, at about 2:00 a.m., at Namulanda, near Stabex along Entebbe Road. It involved motor vehicles UA 779DE, Toyota Allex, and UAS […]
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The Uganda Police Force provides an update on the fatal road traffic crash that occurred on 16 July 2026 at Chekwatit Village along the Kapchorwa–Mbale Road. The crash involved an Isuzu bus transporting pupils and staff of King David Junior School on an educational trip to Sipi Falls. Regrettably, 24 people, including the bus driver, […]
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The death toll from the tragic road crash involving pupils of King David Junior School, which occurred at Kaserem along the Kapchorwa–Mbale Road, has risen to 24 after three more pupils succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash while receiving medical treatment. As of this evening: – 24 fatalities have been confirmed. – 18 bodies […]
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The Police in Bugweri are investigating a fatal road traffic crash that claimed one life and left 15 people injured. The crash involved an Isuzu bus, registration number UA 551ED, and a Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer, registration number UBB 269V. The bus, owned by Amuria High School, was transporting students from St. Paul Secondary School, Katakwi, […]
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A fatal road traffic crash occurred yesterday on the 7th July 2026 at around 09:34 pm at Bobi trading centre along the Kampala–Gulu Highway The crash involved motor vehicle UBE 110H an Isuzu bus belonging to OPIT Travellers Company and motor vehicle KBS 564D/ZE 7948, a Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer. Preliminary reports indicate that the driver […]
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In the past one week, several road traffic crashes were registered across the country, some of which were fatal and resulted in loss of life and serious injuries. Risky road user behaviour, particularly speeding, reckless overtaking, and non-compliance with traffic regulations, continues to be the leading cause of crashes recorded on our roads. Motorcycles (bodabodas) […]
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Three (03) people died and four (04) others sustained injuries following a fatal road crash involving motor vehicle registration number UA 20121AA (Toyota Hiace) & a crossing elephant. The crash occurred on the night of 24th May 2026 at approximately 8:00 p.m. along the Arua road within Murchison Falls National Park in Nwoya District. According […]
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