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  • Ministry of Education suspends School trips after Kapchorwa tragedy

    Ministry of Education suspends School trips after Kapchorwa tragedy

    The Acting Education Minister Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo has suspended all school education tours across Uganda following Thursday night’s fatal bus accident that claimed the lives of 20 pupils and the director of King David Junior School, Ndejje, Makindye Division.

    According to the Minister, the suspension takes immediate effect and will remain in place pending comprehensive investigations into the July 16, 2026 crash and the safety arrangements surrounding school excursions. He has directed Schools to refund parents of their trip money immediately.

    In the last one week, there have been more than five accidents involving buses with students on trips.

    Police confirmed on Friday morning that 21 people—20 pupils and one adult—had died following the accident at Chekwatit Village in Kapchorwa District.

    The crash involved an Isuzu bus, registration number UA 108BQ, belonging to King David Junior School in Ndejje, Makindye Division, Kampala.

  • 20 pupils of King David Junior School, 1 adult confirmed dead in Kapchorwa fatal accident

    20 pupils of King David Junior School, 1 adult confirmed dead in Kapchorwa fatal accident

    Not good news coming in from Kapchorwa as 21 people are confirmed dead following a deadly bus accident at Chekwatit Village in Kapchorwa District. The 20 pupils and 1 adult are from King David Junior School, Ndejje Makindye.

    The Uganda Police has confirmed 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.

  • 2026 Updates: Kipmos Abraham Arapmamai eyes Kapchorwa top seat

    2026 Updates: Kipmos Abraham Arapmamai eyes Kapchorwa top seat

    As 2026 General elections get closer and closer, we continue to feature individuals who have announced their intentions to contest for different positions.

    The latest we have is Mr Kipmos Abraham Arapmamai who has announced his intentions to contest for Kapchorwa District LC 5 seat come 2026 to 2031.

    He says he wants to restore order at the district through dialogue and give annual accountability to the electorates which he said is not being done by the current administration.

    Mr. Kipmos Abraham Arapmamai wants Kapchorwa District LC V Chairperson seat

    The celebrated honey vendor across the country also wants to see improved and effective service delivery in the district.

    He says his strength is the social capital and the people of Kapchorwa District trust him because he is down to earth and a good manager.

    He is also a law abiding citizen without any criminal records and loves solving issues through dialogue.

    Mr. Kipmos is currently the Vice Chairman BOG Sebei College Tegeres, the giant school of Sebei.

    Come 2026, Kapchorwa people there you have your man.

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