Investigative journalist Risdel Kasasira, 45, has been killed in a road accident.
According to Twaha Kasirye, police spokesperson for Greater Masaka, the deceased was travelling in a Corolla Fielder, registration number, UBK 851Y, with his wife, Sharlotte Nshimire, who was driving, and their two children aged five and three.
“We have indeed registered a single fatal accident that has claimed journalist Risdel Kasasira which happened at 1:00 pm along Lyantonde-Kashagama road in Lyantonde district, at Kalagala village,” said Kasirye.
The victims’ vehicle drowned in the water at Kalagala village after losing control. Nshimire, 36, and her children; Aretha Ntone, 5, and Elerio Nowangye, 3, are currently admitted at Lyantonde hospital.
The deceased has previously worked with The Daily Monitor newspaper as a reporter and also a stringer with the Associated Press. At the time of his death, he was currently a senior writer and partner at the East African Centre for Investigative Reporting. His stories majorly focused on politics, security, climate, health care and other areas.
Very sad story
What a tragic beginning of the year 2025: for the young family, immediate relatives, friends and in-laws!
May his soul be at peace.