By Editorial
The media fraternity in Uganda is mourning the death of their colleague Edward Muhumuza who lost his life in a car accident this morning.
The incident took place on the Entebbe Express Highway at around 7:30am according to different sources.
Muhumuza, who was a journalist working with NTV Uganda, has been described as a passionate, young journalist who loved his job whole heartedly.
The Uganda Journalist Association (UJA) said in a statement that Muhumuza has been pivotal in the media and journalism fraternity in the country, adding that his great contribution will not be forgotten.
Journalist Faridah Nakazibwe, a colleague who closely worked with deceased, described him as a young, hardworking man.
Sudhir Byaruhanga also a fellow colleague at NTV Uganda described the deceased as being the most promising reporter and very focused.
Byaruhanga said the last time he talked to the deceased, he told him how he was pursuing a degree in journalism on top of other two degrees and diploma. May the deceased rest in eternal peace. END.