Two employees of Next Media Services have died in a road crash along Entebbe Road in the early hours of Friday, while a third staff member remains in critical condition.
In a statement, the media house identified the deceased as Badru Kasirye and Isaac Ndamagye, who died at the scene. Their colleague, Brian Ssemanda, popularly known as Makona, was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kisubi Hospital.
Next Media Services said it is in constant contact with the hospital and will provide updates on Ssemanda’s condition as more information becomes available.
According to preliminary findings by traffic police, the crash occurred at about 2:00 am near the Stabex area in Namulanda along Entebbe Road.
Police said a Toyota Hilux, registration number UAS 976W, travelling from Entebbe towards Kampala, allegedly lost control, veered into the opposite lane and collided head-on with an oncoming Toyota Allex, registration number UA 779DE.
Traffic officers said two occupants died instantly, while two others, including the driver of the Hilux, were rescued and rushed to Kisubi Hospital for treatment.
The bodies of the deceased were taken to the City Mortuary at Mulago for postmortem examinations. Police spokesperson Michael Kananura said investigators were still gathering information from Entebbe Traffic Police officers who responded to the scene.
“The exact circumstances and cause of the crash remain under investigation. Further details will be communicated once inquiries are concluded,” Kananura said.
In its statement, Next Media Services appealed for privacy for the bereaved families and for Brian Ssemanda as he continues to receive specialised medical care.
The tragedy comes just days after another fatal crash at Lwera swamp along the Kampala-Masaka highway on Monday night, which claimed 14 lives and left four others critically injured.
Uganda continues to record a high number of road traffic crashes. According to official police statistics, the country registered 25,107 crashes in 2024, including 4,434 fatal incidents – an average of about 14 road deaths every day.
Police have consistently attributed most crashes to speeding, reckless overtaking, mechanical defects and poor observance of traffic regulations, alongside challenges related to road infrastructure.
