Two employees of Next Media Services lost their lives in the early hours of Friday morning, August 7, following a devastating head-on collision along the Kampala-Entebbe Road. A third staff member remains in critical condition.
According to statements released by both the Uganda Police Force and Next Media Services, the victims were identified as Badru Kasirye, a producer, and Isaac Ndamagye, a content creator. Both succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
The third staff member, Brian Ssemanda (popularly known as Makona), sustained severe injuries and is currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kisubi Hospital.
Traffic Police spokesperson, Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael Kananura, confirmed that the fatal crash occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. at Namulanda, near the Stabex fuel station.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the driver of the Toyota Hilux (UAS 976W), travelling from Entebbe towards Kampala, allegedly lost control and drifted into the opposite lane while approaching the Stabex area. The vehicle subsequently collided head-on with an oncoming Toyota Allex (UA 779DE),” SP Kananura stated.
Traffic officers confirmed that while Kasirye and Ndamagye died instantly, two survivors-including Ssemanda and the driver of the Hilux-were rescued and rushed to Kisubi Hospital for emergency medical care.
The bodies of the deceased were later conveyed to the City Mortuary at Mulago for post-mortem examinations.
In an official statement on Friday, Next Media Services confirmed the loss of their staff members and noted that management remains in direct contact with the medical team treating Ssemanda.
The media house appealed to the public and media fraternity for privacy on behalf of the bereaved families and for Ssemanda as he continues to undergo critical care.
SP Kananura added that police inquiries into the exact circumstances of the crash are ongoing, extending condolences on behalf of the force:
“Police extend heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased, and wish the injured victim a quick and full recovery. Further details will be communicated as soon as inquiries are concluded.”
The tragedy along Entebbe Road comes just days after a horrific crash at Lwera Swamp along the Kampala-Masaka Highway on Monday night, which claimed 14 lives and left four others critically injured.
These latest fatalities highlight the ongoing, deadly challenge of road traffic accidents across Uganda. According to the 2025 Uganda Police Annual Crime Report, the country recorded 26,044 road crashes nationwide-a 3.7% increase from the previous year. Of those reported, 4,602 were classified as fatal, resulting in more than 5,380 lives lost on Ugandan roads over the course of the year.