By Uziah Tusaasire
A canoe carrying an estimated 35–40 passengers has capsized on River Nguse at Kyaleni Village in Pachwa Town Council, Kagadi District.
According to Julius Hakiiza the Albert Regio police spokesperson, the incident occurred at about 8:30pm on April 28, 2026, and only one survivor, identified as Byaruhanga Tumuhaise (27), has so far been found.
“Police in Kagadi District are responding to a tragic incident in which a canoe carrying an estimated 35–40 passengers capsized on River Nguse at Kyaleni Village, Pachwa Town Council on 28/04/2026 at about 2030hrs. Police, responded immediately. One survivor has been identified as Byaruhanga Tumuhaise (27), a resident of Kyaleni.; Hakiiza said in a statement
He said the exact number of missing persons remains unclear due to the absence of a passenger manifest.
Marine Police are currently conducting search and rescue operations, while investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.
Authorities suspect overloading, night travel, and the condition of the vessel may have contributed to the tragedy.
