news 2 August 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
LC1 Chairperson-Elect Fatally Injured in Suspected Hit-and-Run in Namutumba
The newly elected LC1 chairperson for Bulopa Central Ward in Namutumba District has died following a suspected hit-and-run incident. The deceased was a prominent member of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/lc1-chairperson-elect-killed-in-suspected-hit-and-run-crash-in-namutumba-5544762
Tragedy has struck Namutumba District with the untimely death of Mr. Isaac Mboza, the recently elected LC1 chairperson for Bulopa Central Ward.
Mr. Mboza, who was affiliated with the National Resistance Movement (NRM), was reportedly killed in a suspected hit-and-run incident on the Namutumba-Sironko road. The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation by local authorities.
Eyewitness accounts suggest that Mr. Mboza was traveling on his motorcycle when the collision occurred. The driver of the suspected vehicle, believed to be a truck, is alleged to have fled the scene without offering any assistance.
Local leaders and residents have expressed shock and grief over the loss of Mr. Mboza, describing him as a dedicated community leader. His election victory was a significant event in the local political landscape, and his sudden death has left a void.
The police have launched an investigation into the incident, appealing to the public for any information that could help identify the vehicle and driver responsible. The community is awaiting further details as the investigation unfolds, hoping for justice for the fallen chairperson-elect.