Journalist Risdel Kasasira Dies in Road Accident

Renowned Journalist Risdel Kasasira has passed away in a car accident along the Masaka – Kampala highway.

A senior writer at the East African Centre for Investigative Reporting, Risdel formerly reported for the Daily Monitor, where he earned recognition for his exceptional coverage of security matters.

SP Michael Kananura, the Community Liaison Officer/ Public Relations Officer Directorate of Traffic & Road Safety, said Risdel died in a single-vehicle road traffic accident that occurred on January 3, 2025, at 1:00 pm.

“The crash happened at Kalagala village along the Kashagama-Lyantonde Road in Lyantonde District. The Toyota Corolla Fielder (UBK 851Y) was travelling from Kashagama to Lyantonde with a family of four on board,” said Kananura.

According to Kananura, the driver, Kasasira’s wife, lost control of the vehicle, which overturned and fell into a nearby swamp.

“Unfortunately, Mr Kasasira succumbed to drowning. The other occupants sustained injuries.”

The victims; Nshimire, 36, and her children; Aretha Ntone, 5, and Elerio Nowangye, 3, are currently admitted at Lyantonde Hospital. Risdel’s body was conveyed to the hospital’s mortuary.

The vehicle was towed to Lyantonde Police Station.