Uganda's Unyielding Toll of Innocence The tragic school bus crash in eastern Uganda has left 24 children and one adult dead, highlighting the country's woefully inadequate road safety record.
The incident is a stark reminder that Uganda's roads have become a perilous playground for its most vulnerable citizens: the nation's schoolchildren.
The circumstances surrounding the crash are all too familiar – a poorly maintained vehicle, reckless driving, and inadequate infrastructure combined to unleash devastation on an unsuspecting community.