Two Next Media Staff Killed After Pickup Drifts Into Their Car on Entebbe Road

Two Next Media Staff Killed After Pickup Drifts Into Their Car on Entebbe Road

Badru Kasirye (left) and Isaac Ndamagye died on the spot while Brian Makona Ssemanda is hospitalised

Two Next Media staff members died at the scene after a Toyota Hilux allegedly crossed into the opposite lane and collided head-on with their Toyota Allex near Namulanda.

Two Next Media staff members were killed and another injured early Friday after a Toyota Hilux allegedly lost control and crossed into the opposite lane before colliding head-on with the vehicle they were travelling in along Entebbe Road.

The deceased have been identified as producer Badru Kasirye and content creator Isaac Ndamagye, while their colleague Brian “Makona” Ssemanda, a presenter with Sanyuka TV, was injured and is receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit.

The crash occurred at about 2am at Namulanda, near Stabex along Entebbe Road.

According to Traffic Police spokesperson Michael Kananura, the crash involved a Toyota Allex, registration number UA 779DE, carrying the Next Media staff, and a Toyota Hilux, registration number UAS 976W.

Police preliminary investigations indicate that the driver of the Hilux was travelling from Entebbe towards Kampala when they allegedly lost control while approaching the Stabex area.

The Hilux is said to have drifted into the opposite lane, where it collided head-on with the oncoming Toyota Allex.

Kasirye and Ndamagye died at the scene, while Ssemanda sustained injuries and was rushed to hospital for treatment.

“The exact circumstances and cause of the crash remain under investigation,” said Kananura, whose statement does not name the driver of the Hilux pickup not provide any information on their state.

He said further details would be provided once investigations are concluded.

The crash has triggered an outpouring of grief from colleagues, friends and associates of the deceased.

Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr Lawrence Muganga described the deaths as “heartbreaking news that is difficult to comprehend” as he mourned Kasirye and Ndamagye.

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Producer Kasirye Badru and content creator Isaac Ndamagye,” Muganga said in a message of condolence.

He extended his condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased and said his thoughts were also with the Next Media family as they mourned the two colleagues while hoping for Ssemanda’s recovery.

“Brian, we are praying for your healing and believing in your full and speedy recovery,” Muganga said.

Meanwhile, Badru Kasirye’s family has announced that his burial will take place at 4pm today Friday, August 7, at Bunamwaya, Mu Ngobe.