news 18 March 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Three People Drown in Lake Victoria Boat Accident
Three individuals lost their lives after their boat capsized in Lake Victoria while returning from garden work at Buyengo Landing. They were among eight passengers on board the ill-fated vessel. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/three-drown-in-lake-victoria-5395012
A tragic incident occurred on Lake Victoria when a boat carrying eight people sank, claiming the lives of three passengers. The group was heading back from garden work at Buyengo Landing.
The victims were part of the eight onboard the vessel. Rescue efforts and details of the surviving passengers have not been specified in initial reports.
This accident highlights ongoing safety concerns on Lake Victoria, where boating mishaps remain a risk for local communities.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)