A road accident involving Kyagulanyi’s campaign convoy on the morning of September 27, 2025, left at least seven people injured in Namyoya Village, located along the Nakifuma–Kayunga road. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m., as the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, was traveling toward Kayunga.
The accident occurred when an unidentified motorcycle collided with another vehicle, triggering a chain reaction of collisions between multiple motorcycles. A white Mitsubishi Rosa minibus, decorated with Kyagulanyi’s campaign posters, rammed into the fallen motorcycles, causing several injuries. The victims, including Kewanza Bashir (27), Kakaire Bashir (35), and Mutagubya Robert (24), were rushed to St. Francis Naggalama Hospital for medical attention.
Police have attributed the cause of the accident to reckless driving and riding. SSP Patrick Onyango, the spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, urged all road users, especially during politically charged campaign periods, to exercise caution.
Key Points:
- The road accident took place on a busy campaign route in Namyoya Village.
- Kyagulanyi’s convoy was en route to Kayunga when the crash occurred.
- Several motorcycles collided, and the campaign minibus was involved in the incident.
- Police are investigating, with reckless driving being the likely cause.
- The accident highlights the importance of road safety during political campaigns.
Ongoing Campaigns and Road Safety Concerns
The accident comes amid growing political activity as Uganda heads toward the 2026 general elections. Kyagulanyi has been actively campaigning across different regions to gain support. With the country’s political climate heating up, road safety has become a critical concern, especially in areas with heavy campaign traffic.
In light of this incident, authorities continue to emphasize the importance of safe driving and the responsibility of political campaign teams to ensure that their movements do not endanger the public.
The campaign season is still in full swing, and with more political rallies expected, the call for road safety has never been more urgent.
