Museveni Mourns Late Luuka Mayor Ignatius Kagawa, Highlights Road Safety Concerns

President Yoweri Museveni has joined the people of Busoga and leaders across Uganda in mourning Ignatius Kagawa, the late Mayor of Bukoova Town Council in Luuka District. Kagawa tragically lost his life in a road crash while returning from a meeting of lower local council chairpersons.

The President’s condolence message was delivered on Tuesday during Kagawa’s funeral in Bukanha Village by Jimmy Nambiro, the President’s Private Secretary in charge of Education and Skilling. Museveni described the deceased as a dedicated nationalist and patriot who exemplified core NRM values such as development, self-sufficiency, and selfless service during his brief six months in office.

Beyond mourning, President Museveni used the somber occasion to address the rising problem of road indiscipline. He noted that despite significant government investments in paving new road infrastructure, reckless driving remains a major hazard. He pointed out that Kagawa was killed while riding a motorcycle in Iganga Town, an area where vehicle speeds are expected to be tightly controlled.

Local leaders, including Luuka South MP Stephen Kisa Bakubalwayo and Busoga local government representatives, also paid glowing tributes to Kagawa’s exceptional mobilization skills. Mr. Kisa pledged to support the bereaved family by sponsoring the education of one of the late mayor’s children.

Furthermore, President Museveni encouraged residents to embrace government wealth creation initiatives like the Parish Development Model and the 4-acre model. He also highlighted infrastructural milestones in the region, such as the ongoing construction of the Iganga-Luuka-Kamuli road, designed to enhance regional trade and transport.

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