Police have arrested the driver of a Toyota Hilux Double Cabin involved in a fatal road crash along Mutungo-Biina Road in Kampala that left a boda boda rider dead and three pupils of Kiswa Primary School seriously injured.
The driver, identified as 33-year-old Dennis Mulema, a resident of Mutungo-Biina, was arrested by police on Jinja Road following the crash, which occurred on September 18, 2026, at about 7:30am near Muggies Hotel in Nakawa Division.
The accident involved a Toyota Hilux, registration number UA 945EW, and a motorcycle, registration number UMA 530LD.
The motorcycle rider, identified as 22-year-old Reagan Muhindo, a resident of Kasokoso in Wakiso District, died at the scene.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Kawala, preliminary findings indicate that Mulema was travelling from Biina towards Mutungo when the Hilux allegedly collided with the motorcycle carrying the three pupils.
“The preliminary cause of the accident is suspected to be careless driving. However, investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident and determine the exact cause,” Kawala said.
The three pupils, aged seven, 13 and 13, were reportedly travelling to school in the Bugolobi area when the crash occurred.
They sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Mulago Hospital for medical attention.
Police said Mulema remains in custody pending the completion of investigations and subsequent court proceedings.
Kawala urged motorists, boda boda riders and other road users to exercise caution, observe traffic rules and follow road safety guidelines to help prevent road crashes and protect lives.
“We continue to urge all road users to exercise maximum caution, observe traffic rules and regulations, and adhere to road safety guidelines to prevent road crashes and protect lives,” she said.
