A somber veil descends upon Buikwe District as tragedy strikes along the bustling Kampala-Jinja highway. Maj. Nsamba Habib Katakabire, a seasoned 54-year-old Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer, meets his untimely demise in a fatal collision at Mabira.
The poignant incident unfolds near the serene Sanga-Mabira locale, near the new picnic site, casting a pall of sorrow over the region. Maj. Nsamba, at the helm of a Toyota Land Cruiser, overtakes several vehicles, unwittingly steering into the path of a Howo Trailer and a Toyota Corona Premio. The ensuing collision claims not only Maj. Nsamba’s life but also that of Muhammad Kasozi, the Howo Trailer’s driver.
Amidst the wreckage, PC Isaac Kayondo, a valiant police officer attached to Bweyogerere, survives with injuries, whisked away for urgent medical care. As the sun sets on the fateful day, the bodies of the deceased find their resting place in the solemn confines of Kawolo Hospital mortuary, awaiting the final rites of a postmortem examination.
The aftermath reverberates with sorrow as authorities cite careless overtaking as the root cause of the calamity. Yet, this tragic episode stands as a stark reminder of the perils that lurk on our highways, a call for vigilance and caution in the face of uncertainty.
But the shadows of sorrow cast their pall once more just a day prior, as another calamity unfolds in Mpigi. In the dead of night, amidst the tranquil expanse of Kamengo’s Kasuule Ayanguwa swamp, two vehicles clash in a fatal dance of metal and mayhem.
The collision claims three precious lives in an instant, leaving a gaping void in the hearts of loved ones. As the dust settles, the injured are rushed to Double Cure in Mpigi, their fates hanging in the balance. Meanwhile, the silent halls of Gombe Hospital Mortuary bear witness to the solemn procession of souls, their earthly journey cut short by the unforgiving hand of fate.
In the wake of these tragedies, a sobering reality dawns upon us—a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing each fleeting moment. As we mourn the loss of those gone too soon, let us heed the lessons learned and tread with caution on the highways that wind through the tapestry of our lives.
