Police have released details surrounding the fatal road crash that claimed the life of Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Duties and National Resistance Movement (NRM) Kayunga District chairperson, Moses Karangwa Kalisa.
According to police, the crash occurred on the night of May 17 at Suuka along the Kayunga–Jinja Road in Kayunga District.
In a statement issued on Monday, police spokesperson Michael Kananura said the accident involved a Toyota Hilux registration number UG 0101 151 and an unidentified motorcycle.
“A serious road traffic crash that later turned fatal was registered at Suuka along the Kayunga–Jinja Road in Kayunga District on the night of 17 May 2026 at approximately 21:00 PM,” Mr Kananura said.
He added, “Preliminary investigations indicate that the driver of the Toyota Hilux was travelling from Kayunga towards Jinja. Upon reaching Suuka near the Lake Oil Petrol Station, the vehicle collided with an unidentified motorcyclist who was joining the main road.”
Police said the impact caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, which overturned several times.
“As a result of the collision the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, which overturned several times,” the statement reads.
According to police, three passengers sustained injuries in the crash, including Mr Kalisa, who suffered critical injuries.
“The victims were rushed to Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital for medical attention. Mr. Kalangwa was later referred to Nakasero Hospital where he was pronounced dead,” Mr Kananura said.
Police said investigations into the exact cause of the crash were ongoing.
Mr Kalisa’s death was earlier announced by the Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, who described him as “a valued member” of the ruling National Resistance Movement party.
“It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of the Senior Presidential Advisor and Chairperson of NRM Kayunga District, Moses Karangwa Kalisa, following a tragic accident,” Ms Babalanda said in an earlier statement.
Mr Kalisa also previously served as NRM chairperson for Jinja Municipality and was appointed Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Duties by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in January this year.
Party supporters and local leaders have since continued to pay tribute to him, describing him as a dedicated mobiliser and loyal cadre of the NRM.
