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UNEB mourns victims of Kapchorwa school bus crash
In a statement issued on Sunday, July 19, 2026, UNEB conveyed its sympathies to the bereaved families and the school community.
UNEB principal public relations officer Jennifer Kalule-Musamba said the Board was deeply saddened by the tragedy and stood in solidarity with the affected families. (File photo)
By: John Odyek, Journalist @New Vision
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The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has joined the nation in mourning the learners and the director of King David Junior School who lost their lives in a road crash along the Mbale–Kapchorwa Road.
In a statement issued on Sunday, July 19, 2026, UNEB conveyed its sympathies to the bereaved families and the school community.
UNEB principal public relations officer Jennifer Kalule-Musamba said the Board was deeply saddened by the tragedy and stood in solidarity with the affected families, King David Junior School in Ndejje and the entire education sector.
"On behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of UNEB, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the student community, friends and staff of King David Junior School. Our thoughts and prayers are with you," the statement reads.
UNEB said it shared in the grief of the bereaved families and prayed for strength, comfort and courage as they cope with the painful loss. The Board wished a speedy and full recovery to those injured in the accident and prayed for the eternal repose of the deceased.
"On behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of UNEB, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the student community, friends and staff of King David Junior School. Our thoughts and prayers are with you," the statement reads.
UNEB said it shared in the grief of the bereaved families and prayed for strength, comfort and courage as they cope with the painful loss. The Board wished a speedy and full recovery to those injured in the accident and prayed for the eternal repose of the deceased.
The accident has sent shockwaves through the education fraternity, with messages of condolence continuing to pour in from government institutions, schools and members of the public.
King David Junior School is among Uganda's private primary schools and has participated in the country's national examinations administered by UNEB. The Board conducts the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE), making it a central institution in Uganda's education system.
The tragic loss comes at a time when concerns over road safety continue to dominate public debate, with repeated calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to protect schoolchildren and other road users.
The tragic incident occurred on July 16, 2026, as pupils and staff of King David Junior School returned from an educational tour of Sipi Falls in Kapchorwa district. The latest reports indicate that 26 people have died, including 21 pupils and five members of staff, among them the school director, Tadeo Ssekadde. Forty-four survivors are receiving treatment at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, with several reported to be in critical condition.
King David Junior School is among Uganda's private primary schools and has participated in the country's national examinations administered by UNEB. The Board conducts the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE), making it a central institution in Uganda's education system.
The tragic loss comes at a time when concerns over road safety continue to dominate public debate, with repeated calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to protect schoolchildren and other road users.
The tragic incident occurred on July 16, 2026, as pupils and staff of King David Junior School returned from an educational tour of Sipi Falls in Kapchorwa district. The latest reports indicate that 26 people have died, including 21 pupils and five members of staff, among them the school director, Tadeo Ssekadde. Forty-four survivors are receiving treatment at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, with several reported to be in critical condition.