A tragic road crash along the Mubende–Mityana Road has claimed the lives of businessman Kenneth Kaijuka, 45, and his son, while four children were injured.
The accident occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, at about 8:25 p.m. in Kagavu, Kalonga Sub-county, Mubende District.
Police said an Actros truck, registration UBK 132F, lost control while descending and crossed into the opposite lane before overturning onto a Nissan Murano, UBD 063R. The trailer landed on the Nissan, trapping its occupants.
Two people, including Kenneth and his son, died at the scene. Four children—Johana Bala, 11, Isabella Rebecca, 5, Gabriella Kawini, 12, and Dorothy, 12—were injured and rushed to Mubende Hospital for treatment.
Police said rescuers had to use a crane to lift the trailer and access those trapped inside.
Wamala Region Police spokesperson SSP Lameck Kigozi said investigations are ongoing to establish the exact cause of the crash, with careless driving among the preliminary possibilities.
The bodies were taken to Mubende Hospital mortuary for postmortem, while the wreckage was taken for further examination.
The accident has left relatives, friends and the business community mourning Kenneth and his son, as the injured children continue receiving medical attention.
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