By Kyamanduma Patrick,
A 37-year-old Boda-Boda cyclist has been knocked dead and one passenger critically injured near Kyababinga junction along Kasese-Bwera Highway.
Mr. James Mwiruwabo, the Kasese Municipal Health centre three in charge where the dead body is lying in the mortuary, confirmed the information and identified the deceased as, Pascal Kule Kiketha a boda-boda cyclist at Kilembe stage in Kasese Municipality and the critically currently admitted at Mt. St. Marys Hospital Diocese of Kasese as, Mr. Jackson Kambale, resident of Kanyampara trading centre in Munkunyu sub-county.
The victims riding Motorcycle Bajaj CT-UFF 033F were allegedly knocked by a Sino truck Regn. Number UBK 456 F ferrying larva ash from Kirembe cell in Kasese Municipality, Mr.Mwiruwabo said.
Mr. Mwiruwabo speaking….
Mr.Hannington Masereka, a friend to the deceased who later shared a meal this afternoon at 1.00pm said Pascal was heading for the burial of his brothers son in Nyakabingo sub-county who died in fort portal tourism city.
Mr. Amin, the chairperson Kasese District Boda-Boda riders, cautioned heavy truck drivers to be mindful about boda-boda riders cycling along high ways. Mr. Hannington and Amin speaking…
Rwenzori East Region police spokesperson SP.Nelson Tumushiime who strongly condemned the act said the killer has been arrested as police investigates the matter. May the deceased soul rest in Eternal Peace. END.