SAD: LCV Chairman Peter Banura Araali Killed in Road Accident

Kikuube District LCV chairman Peter Banura Araali has been killed in a road accident, reports indicate. Peter Banura Araali perished in a nasty accident in Kiziranfumbi along Hoima-Kagadi Road.

The accident is also said to have left a yet-to-be confirmed number of people dead and others injured.

The accident that claimed the life of Peter Banura Araali happened in the evening of Saturday, 04 April 2026.

Tributes have been pouring in since the news of Peter Banura’s death was confirmed.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our comrade, Araali Peter Banura, the LC5 Chairperson of Kikuube District, who has just perished in a terrible accident,” wrote Hoima City West MP-elect Ismail Kasule Amooti.

“Words cannot fully express the pain and sorrow in our hearts at this moment. His dedication, leadership, and service to the people will always be remembered. May the angels receive you with grace and mercy, and may your soul rest in eternal peace.”

Jonah Byakutaaga Wamaani wrote: “Devastating is an understatement. Shocking and scary. A young leader gone prematurely. Find peace Governor Peter Banura my brother and LcV Chairman Kikuube District. My prayers for Gen. Matayo Kyaligonza losing your bright and promising son. Big loss for Bunyoro and Uganda.”

Junior minister in charge of youth and children’s affairs Balaam Barugahara wrote: “… a dear friend humble, peaceful, and deeply patriotic Chairman Banura Kyaligonza has tragically lost his life in an accident a few minutes ago along the Kikube–Hoima road.

He was the son of our Ambassador to Burundi, His Excellency Mzee Major General Matia Kyaligonza, and served as the current Chairman of Kikube District, as well as Chairman-elect. This is a profound loss to his family, the Obukama bwa Bunyoro Kitara, and Uganda as a whole. He was also a committed member of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Patriotic League of Uganda. He was struck by a commuter taxi (“drone”). I appeal to all motorists especially drivers to be mindful of other road users. This tragic accident has claimed one of Bunyoro’s most valuable present and future leaders. Mahano munno may his soul rest in eternal glory.”

Fresh details on this story have since emerged (See Details Here).

Road accidents are a public health concern in Uganda. According to a recently released annual crime report, in 2025, a total number of 26,044 road traffic crashes were reported compared to 25,107 crashes recorded in 2024, representing an increase of 3.7 percent.

Fatal crashes also increased from 4,434 in 2024 to 4,602 in 2025, while serious and minor crashes increased by 3.3 percent and 4.5 percent, respectively. Although road crashes continue to increase, the trend over the past five years indicates that the rate of increase gradually slowed.

This week, a Museveni minister narrowly survived being killed in an accident, as reported Here.

Just days ago, two university students were killed in separate accidents as reported Here.

This year alone, a number of accidents have been recorded across the country. Just a few weeks ago, three family members were killed in an accident in Entebbe, five were killed in a bus accident in Kiryandongo, and three in a Tausi accident, as reported Here, There and Over There.