Muhangi Shadaya, the Director of Liberty Motors Uganda Limited and owner of the school bus involved in the tragic crash that claimed the lives of 24 King David Junior School pupils, has been remanded to Luzira Prison after appearing before the Kapchorwa Chief Magistrate’s Court.
Shadaya denied charges brought under the Traffic and Road Safety Act, including allegedly allowing a person without a valid driving permit to operate the bus, permitting the use of an improperly licensed passenger vehicle, and allowing a mechanically defective vehicle to be used on the road. Police say the driver was allegedly using his brother’s driving licence at the time of the crash.
Chief Magistrate Martin Wakayembe remanded Shadaya until August 13, 2026, as investigations continue.
Authorities have also arrested some traffic officers over alleged negligence, while officials say the case was approved by the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The tragic accident has sparked nationwide calls for tougher enforcement of school transport safety regulations, with many Ugandans demanding accountability for the lives lost.
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