EDUCATIONAL TOUR THAT ENDED 20 PUPILS 1 ADULT LIVES|King David Junior School's Fatal Kapchorwa Crash

THE EDUCATIONAL TOUR THAT ENDED IN TRAGEDY | King David Junior School's Fatal Kapchorwa Crash A journey meant to inspire young learners ended in one of Uganda's deadliest school transport tragedies. This special report examines the devastating crash involving King David Junior School, Ndejje, whose bus overturned along the notorious Chekwatit Hill in Kapchorwa District while returning from an educational tour to Sipi Falls. The tragedy claimed the lives of 20 pupils and one adult, leaving dozens of others injured and raising urgent questions about school transport safety, vehicle roadworthiness, mechanical inspections, driver responsibility, and accountability. In this in-depth report, we explore: What happened on the night of the crash. Police's preliminary findings into the cause of the accident. The heroic rescue efforts by residents, health workers, and security agencies. Why Chekwatit Hill has long been regarded as one of Uganda's most dangerous accident black spots. The difficult questions parents are asking about the safety of educational tours. Calls for stronger regulations to protect children travelling on school trips. This tragedy is more than a news story—it is a reminder that every child who boards a school bus deserves to return home safely. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families, friends, teachers, and communities mourning this heartbreaking loss. May the souls of the departed rest in eternal peace. This story was covered by the URN Bureau Chief Elgon, William Cheptoek. Subscribe for more special reports, investigative stories, court updates, political coverage, and breaking news from Uganda and across East Africa. #KapchorwaCrash #KingDavidJuniorSchool #UgandaNews #URN #SchoolBusCrash #RoadSafety #SipiFalls #BreakingNews #UgandaRadioNetwork #WilliamCheptoek #Education #EastAfrica