. @M_Kananura "We wish to confirm that, following the fatal road traffic crash that occurred yesterday evening at Chekwatit Village, Kimawa Parish, Kawowo Sub-county, Kapchorwa District, a total of 21 people, comprising 20 pupils and one adult, have so far been confirmed dead.
The crash involved an Isuzu bus, registration number UA 108BQ, belonging to King David Junior School, Ndejje, Makindye Division, Kampala. The driver has not yet been identified.
Several survivors, whose identities are yet to be established, were rushed to Kaserem Health Centre IV, Kapchorwa General Hospital, and Mbale Regional Referral Hospital for medical treatment.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the school bus had taken pupils on an educational tour to Sipi Falls in Kapchorwa District. While returning from the tour, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, which veered off the road, struck a large stone along the roadside, and overturned.
The crash claimed the lives of one adult male and 20 pupils, while three adult males and several juveniles sustained injuries.
The bodies of the deceased were conveyed to Kapchorwa Mortuary pending identification and postmortem examinations.
Police investigations into the exact cause of the crash are ongoing. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The Uganda Police Force extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families, the management of King David Junior School, and all those affected by this tragic incident. We also wish the injured a quick and full recovery.
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We have police presence in key and strategic locations across the city. The use of temporary structures is not new in policing, it is a common practice worldwide to enhance visibility, response, and public safety.
Security Operations Net 95 Suspects in Kira and Kira Road Policing Areas
In a bid to curb crime in the city and following concerns by members of the public about criminals terrorizing neighbourhoods, the Uganda Police Force, together with sister security agencies and local leaders, has conducted a series of disruptive operations targeting criminal hotspots in Kira Municipality and surrounding areas.
On 3rd February 2026, an operation was conducted in the areas of Kireka Railway, Kamuli, Kyaliwajjala Market, and Naalya in Namugongo Division, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District. A total of 62 suspects were arrested, and exhibits of suspected opium were recovered. After joint screening, 39 suspects were arraigned before court on 5th February 2026 on charges related to possession of narcotic substances.
On 4th February 2026, another disruptive operation was carried out in Kulambiro–Kyanja, Tubba, and Kisaasi sector under Kira Road policing area, targeting suspects who smoke opium in hideouts and later engage in snatching bags and phones and waylaying members of the public at night. During this operation, 19 suspects were arrested with exhibits and are currently detained at Kira Road Police Division pending fingerprinting, screening, and subsequent presentation in court.
On 9th February 2026, an intelligence-led joint operation was conducted in the areas of Mulawa and Nsasa in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, aimed at curbing an upsurge in criminal activities. Fourteen suspects were arrested, and quantities of suspected narcotic substances were recovered from makeshift structures where they were found. The suspects are detained at Kira Police Station as their case files are processed for possible prosecution on charges related to possession of narcotic substances.
In total, these recent operations have led to the arrest of 95 suspects, with a significant number already taken to court, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt criminal gangs, drug abuse, and related street crime in the affected areas. The Uganda Police Force commends the cooperation of residents and reaffirms its commitment to sustained, intelligence-led operations to enhance public safety and ensure a peaceful environment.
We appeal to members of the public to continue sharing timely information on emerging hotspots, suspicious persons, and criminal behaviour with the nearest police station, area commanders, or through our dedicated hotlines. Every report received helps us to plan and conduct targeted operations to keep our communities safe.
The hotlines are;
080199699
0714667743
0776999136