Lawyers representing the families of former Next Media employees Isaac Ndamagye and Badru Kasirye have raised concerns over the handling of the case against the driver accused in the crash that claimed their lives.
The concerns emerged on Friday when 45-year-old John Baptist Junior Kigozi appeared before the Kajjansi Magistrates Court.
Kigozi faces charges arising from the August 7, 2026, crash along Entebbe Road in the Namulanda area, which killed Ndamagye and Kasirye and left their colleague, Brian Makona, seriously injured.
Prosecutors allege that Kigozi was driving a Toyota Hilux when it collided with a vehicle carrying the three Next Media employees.
Kigozi denied the charges during his first court appearance, and the court remanded him in custody.
Friday’s hearing could not proceed because the magistrate handling the case was unavailable and the government prosecutor did not appear.
Magistrate Paska Olupot adjourned the matter to August 31, 2026.
The adjournment was not the only issue raised in court. Lawyers representing the families, led by Sarah Atai, raised concerns about what they described as inadequate communication about developments in the case.
They asked the court to allow the families to participate more fully in the proceedings and ensure that officials keep them informed about a case arising directly from the deaths of their loved ones.
The families’ lawyers also questioned what they described as suspicious circumstances surrounding the handling of the matter and asked the court to consider their request regarding the government’s role in the case.
When the parties return to court on August 31, the magistrate will consider Kigozi’s bail application and address other issues arising from the proceedings, including concerns raised by the families’ lawyers.