Leaders in Kagadi District have raised concern over a surge in road accidents following a series of fatal incidents that have left several people dead within a short period.
The latest case involved Edward John Kisembo, who was found dead on Sunday along the Kagadi–Hoima road in Kaborogota Village, Mabaale Sub-county. His body was discovered lying in a pool of blood, raising suspicion that the rider who knocked him fled the scene.
In a separate incident, Kayondo Erinasani, a resident of Kyejumikire Cell in Mabaale Town Council, died after crashing into a stationary sugarcane truck at Namilyanga Cell along the Kagadi–Muhorro road. He was pronounced dead at Doctor Kakibogo’s Clinic.
On March 26, 2026, another tragic accident occurred at Namiryango Cell on the same road, where a sugarcane truck crushed Godwine Travor, a Primary Two pupil at Kagadi Model Primary School and son of Justine Atugonza.
Speaking during the burial of Kisembo in Kiyaga Cell, Pacwa Town Council, local leaders expressed deep concern over the rising number of accidents.
District councillor representing Pacwa Town Council, Charles Kobwemi, said the crashes are instilling fear among residents and noted that the district is losing many important people to road accidents.
The LCIII Chairperson for Pacwa Town Council, Justus Businge, attributed the increasing accidents to negligence among road users, particularly those who ignore traffic rules.
Resident District Commissioner Caroline Nanshemeza urged motorists and all road users to act responsibly and strictly observe traffic regulations.
Meanwhile, Johnson Turanzomwe called on the public to reflect spiritually, urging people to return to God, saying moral decline could be contributing to the increasing tragedies.
The concerns come amid national statistics highlighting the severity of road crashes and violent deaths.
According to the 2025 Crime Report by the Criminal Investigations Directorate, an average of 25 Ugandans lose their lives daily due to murder and road accidents.