FOUR PILGRIMS LOST LIVES

KENYAN PILGRIMS KNOCKED DEAD

Four Kenyan pilgrims have died while four others sustained injuries after a taxi lost control and rammed into a group of Kenyans trekking to Namugongo at Bugodi Village along the Iganga-Jinja highway on Sunday morning.

Police identified the victims as Joselyn Wanjala and Sarah Ajambo who died on spot, while Pelivin Malinde and Geofrey Ogaga were pronounced dead on arrival at Iganga Hospital.

Among those seeking treatment at Iganga Hospital are John Okoth, Joseph Lusenyu, Kelvin Akira and Gladesi Eduti.

The officer-in-charge of traffic at Magamaga Police Station, Ms Beatrice Apiny, said all the deceased were pilgrims from Bungoma North District in Kenya.

The group, comprising of about 100 pilgrims, is said to have started walking from Lakiri Catholic Parish in Bungoma Diocese on May 15.

Ms Apinyi attributed the accident to recklessness by the taxi driver who is on the run. She added that after ramming into the pilgrims, the car crossed the road and stopped in a nearby banana plantation.

The Dead were part of the crowd trekking to Uganda to be part of Martyrs day Celebration that is commemorated every 3rd June in Namugongo.

May they Rest in Peace.

Uganda Martyrs, pray for their dear souls.

Till we meet again.