Kampala, Uganda: Authorities have ordered the temporary shutdown of King David Junior School in Ndejje for two weeks following the fatal road crash in Kapchorwa District that claimed the lives of 21 people, including the school’s director, Tadeo Ssekade.
The temporary closure was announced by Makindye-Ssabagabo Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Simon Peter Mawerere after a closed-door meeting with parents gathered at the school on Friday morning.
Mr Mawerere said the closure is intended to allow the school community time to mourn the victims while the government coordinates support for the bereaved families and those receiving treatment.
The decision comes barely a day after a school bus belonging to King David Junior School overturned at Chekwatit Village, Kimawa Parish, Kawowo Sub-county in Kapchorwa District while returning from an educational tour to Sipi Falls on Thursday night.
Police have since confirmed that 20 pupils and one adult died in the crash, while dozens of other learners sustained injuries and remain admitted to health facilities in Kapchorwa, Mbale and Bulambuli.
Earlier on Friday, the Ministry of Education and Sports suspended all school trips and educational excursions nationwide pending a comprehensive review of learner safety guidelines following the tragedy.
Police investigations into the cause of the crash remain ongoing.
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