Kin Kariisa Visits Brian Makona as He Makes Steady Recovery at Case Hospital

What the report says

Nile Post reports that Next Media Group CEO Kin Kariisa visited employee Brian “Makona” Ssemanda at Case Hospital in Kampala, where he is recovering after the Entebbe Road accident that killed two of his colleagues, Badru Kasirye and Isaac Ndamagye. Kariisa was accompanied by Makona’s family and said the patient is responding well to treatment and is expected to leave hospital in the coming days.

According to the report, Makona was first taken to Kisubi Hospital after the accident on Friday, August 7, 2026, before being moved to Case Hospital for closer monitoring. Kariisa said Makona has now been told about the deaths of the two colleagues he was travelling with, and that the news has been difficult for him to process. He said counselling support would be arranged to help with the emotional recovery.

The visit took place as Next Media continued to support the families of the deceased colleagues and other staff affected by the loss. Nile Post also noted that the company held a grief therapy session on Wednesday, August 12, led by Safe Places Uganda, as part of its broader response.

More broadly, the article reflects how employers sometimes provide medical, emotional and family support after workplace or transport accidents. In this case, the main focus is on Makona’s improving condition and the organisation’s efforts to stand with staff and bereaved families during the aftermath.