Former Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, has described the late Kikuube LC V Chairperson, Peter Banura Araali, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a road accident on Saturday evening, as “a young leader of remarkable foresight and immense potential, whose vision and energy inspired not only the youth but many Ugandans across the country.”
“His dedication to service and his promise of greater leadership marked him as a rising national—and indeed pan-African—asset. His premature departure is a profound loss to the family and the nation at large,” he wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
According to Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, the fatal incident occurred incident occurred in Butyamba Village (Butyamba IDP area), Kikuube Town Council, where the victim was reportedly knocked down by a speeding Toyota Hiace motor vehicle.
Preliminary reports indicate that Banura had stepped out of his vehicle and was engaging with local residents when a speeding taxi, reportedly en route to Fort Portal, veered into bystanders.
The vehicle struck Banura and several others at the scene.
“The driver fled the scene immediately after the crash. However, the vehicle has since been recovered and impounded by police,” Rusoke said.
“Efforts are ongoing to identify, trace, and arrest the driver to assist with the ongoing investigations.”
Banura was immediately rushed to Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead by medical personnel.
Several other individuals injured in the accident were also transported to Hoima Regional Referral Hospital for urgent medical attention.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the total number of casualties or the severity of injuries sustained by the victims.
The late Banura was the son of National Resistance Army (NRA) bush war veteran, Major General (Retired) Matayo Kyaligonza.
His sudden passing has sent shockwaves across Kikuube District and beyond, with leaders and residents mourning the loss of a prominent local figure.
