Police said the buses intercepted at the Njeru Checkpoint were carrying learners returning from various educational excursions. The operation was intended to enforce the government’s directive and ensure compliance with the suspension.
Police on Friday night intercepted 18 school buses transporting children from educational trips at the Njeru Checkpoint following the government’s immediate suspension of all school educational tours.
The operation was conducted in response to a directive issued by the Ministry of Education and Sports after the deadly road crash involving pupils of King David Junior School, Ndejje, at Kaserem along the Kapchorwa–Mbale Road.
The tragic accident claimed the lives of more than 24 pupils and members of staff, including the school director, Tadeo Ssekadde, sending shockwaves across the country and raising fresh concerns over the safety of school trips.
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In the wake of the tragedy, the Ministry of Education and Sports announced the immediate suspension of all school educational tours and trips nationwide. The suspension will remain in force pending investigations into the Kapchorwa crash and a comprehensive review of safety measures governing school travel.
Police said the buses intercepted at the Njeru Checkpoint were carrying learners returning from various educational excursions. The operation was intended to enforce the government’s directive and ensure compliance with the suspension.
The government has urged all schools to strictly adhere to the ban as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash and consider stronger regulations to enhance the safety of learners during school travel.
The suspension is expected to remain in effect until the Ministry of Education and Sports issues further guidance based on the outcome of the investigations and the review of existing safety protocols.