President Museveni mourns Bukoova Mayor Kagawa, raises concern over road safety

What the report says

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed condolences following the death of Ignatius Kagawa, the Mayor of Bukoova Town Council in Luuka District, describing him as a committed nationalist and patriot. According to Watchdog Uganda, the President’s message was delivered at Kagawa’s funeral in Bukanha Village, Bukoova Town Council, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, through his Private Secretary, Jimmy Nambiro.

The article says Kagawa died in a road accident while returning from a meeting of chairpersons of lower local councils in Busoga. Museveni said the loss affected Kagawa’s family, Bukoova, Luuka District and the wider Busoga region. He also noted that Kagawa had served as mayor for only six months before his death and said he had been informed about the late leader’s service and support for community development.

In his remarks, Museveni used the occasion to raise concern about road safety and what he described as increasing indiscipline among motorists, even as the government continues to invest in road infrastructure. He said the accident highlights the need for greater caution, including in areas where speed should be controlled.

The President also encouraged residents of Busoga to take advantage of government wealth creation initiatives such as the Parish Development Model and the 4-acre model. The article further notes that leaders and family members paid tribute to Kagawa, while his relatives appealed for continued support for his children after burial.