@rogerelgon: LIBERTY MOTORS DIRECTOR CHARGED OVER KING DAVID JUNIOR SCHOOL FATAL ACCIDENT The Director of Liberty Motors Uganda Limited, Mr. Muhangi Shadaya, has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal accident involving learners of King David Junior School that claimed 24 lives. This was confirmed by SP Fredmark Chesang, the Sipi Region Police Spokesperson. According to SP Chesang, three charges have been preferred against the suspect under the Traffic and Road Safety Act, Cap. 347: Permitting driving without a valid driving permit – Contrary to Section 32(2). Police allege the driver of the bus was not the holder of a valid driving permit and was using his brother’s permit. Permitting the use of a motor vehicle for the carriage of passengers for hire without a licence– Contrary to Section 97(1)(a). Permitting the use of a motor vehicle on a road in a mechanically defective condition – Contrary to Sections 99(1) and (5). The suspect appeared before His Worship Martin Wakayembe, Magistrate of Kapchorwa Magistrates Court, where he pleaded not guilty to all three charges. He has since been *remanded until 13th August 2026*. Speaking after the court session, Mr. Stanley Bayole, the RDC of Kapchorwa District, thanked police for pursuing the suspect and ensuring justice for the victims. He also commended the people of Kapchorwa for demonstrating a humanitarian spirit by helping the injured "as if they were their own children" and for assisting in retrieving the bodies at the scene. "The RDC assured parents who lost children that justice will prevail," SP Chesang added. Mr. Bayole further cautioned visitors to the Sebei region to strictly observe traffic regulations, noting that "the terrain in Sebei is tricky and requires a lot of expertise to navigate. elgonradioupdates

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