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The police further appealed to political actors and supporters to comply fully with traffic regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future
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Kayunga District – At least six people sustained injuries after a road traffic accident involving motorcycles and vehicles in the convoy of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu, along the Kalagi–Kayunga Road near Namyoya Village on 29 September 2025.
According to a statement from the Uganda Police Force, the accident occurred when a motorcycle in the convoy, traveling at high speed, collided with a vehicle from behind, triggering a chain reaction involving several motorcycles. A white Mitsubishi vehicle, registration number UAZ 064H, bearing images of the candidate, also crashed into the pile-up. The injured, mostly motorcycle riders and passengers, were rushed to St. Francis Naggalama Hospital, while those with severe injuries were later referred to Mulago Referral Hospital for specialized treatment.
Officers also noted that campaign posters of Kyagulanyi had been placed in the middle of the road, creating further obstruction to traffic which contributed to the accident
Police identified the casualties as:
The accident was registered at Naggalama Police Station, and the involved vehicles, including the Mitsubishi UAZ 064H and several motorcycles with registration numbers UFQ 569H, UGH 892B, UEK 351T, and UFQ 250Q, were towed for inspection.
Police preliminary investigations point to reckless riding and driving as the likely cause of the crash. Officers also noted that campaign posters of Kyagulanyi had been placed in the middle of the road, creating further obstruction to traffic.
In a strong warning, police spokesperson SCP Kituuma Rusoke urged political actors to prioritize road safety during campaigns:
“We issue a strong warning to all political actors and their entourages to strictly observe traffic laws. Irresponsible use of the roads, as demonstrated in this incident that caused multiple injuries, will not be tolerated. The Police will enforce strict measures to prevent such conduct and ensure adherence to the law.”
The police further appealed to political actors and supporters to comply fully with traffic regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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