The driver who was allegedly involved in the fatal road crash at Nalulanda along Entebbe Road that claimed the lives of two journalists has been arrested.
Kigozi John Baptist was arrested in a joint inter-agency operation following the crash that killed Sanyuka TV producer and trade marketing officer Badru Kasirye and digital content creator Isaac Ndamagye. Entertainment presenter Brian “Macona” Ssemanda was also seriously injured in the accident and remains under medical care.
The development was announced by SP Michael Kananura, the Community Liaison Officer and Public Relations Officer in the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, who posted the update on his X handle.
“[#UPDATE] The driver identified as Kigozi John Baptist involved in the fatal crash @Nalulanda along Entebbe Road that claimed the lives of 2 journalists and seriously injured another, has been arrested in a joint inter-agency operation,” Kananura posted.
He added that Kigozi will be produced in court at the appropriate time to face charges related to the crash.
#UPDATE: The driver identified as Kigozi John Baptist involved in the fatal crash @Nalulanda along Entebbe Road that claimed the lives of 2 journalists and seriously injured another, has been arrested in a joint inter-agency operation.
He will be produced in court at the… pic.twitter.com/MwoaGtteCb— SP kananura Michael (@M_Kananura) August 14, 2026
The accident occurred in the early hours of Monday as the three were reportedly returning from a celebrity boxing event between Chicken Chicken and Shawa.
Kasirye reportedly died at the scene, while Ndamagye also succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. Macona was rushed to hospital in critical condition.
The accident has since sparked an outpouring of grief from Uganda’s media and entertainment fraternity, with colleagues and friends paying tribute to the deceased and calling for prayers for Macona’s recovery.
Kigozi’s arrest brings a new development to the investigation, with police expected to provide further details as the case progresses.
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