Uganda: Bodies Recovered After Boat Capsizing

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: Uganda

Society & Lifestyle

Uganda: Bodies Recovered After Boat Capsizing

Rescuers in Uganda have recovered bodies following the capsizing of a boat on the Nguse River in the Kagadi district. One survivor has been found, but the lack of a passenger list complicates the confirmation of the number of missing persons. The maritime police stated that the boat was carrying between 35 and 40 people, which may explain the overload responsible for the accident.

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