Lira City PLE Pupil Dies in road accident while heading to examination centre.

3 November 2026, 4:46 pm

By Solomon Okello

Lira City- Uganda

A primary Leaving Examination candidate from Begomery Primary School in Lira city East Akia ward has died following a road accident that occurred this morning while he and two other candidates were travelling to their examination centre.

The deceased has been identified as Okwir Joshua Kaka, who was riding a motorcycle carrying two other candidates to Ober Primary School examination centre when the accident occurred.

According to an incident report issued by the District Inspector of Schools in Lira, Patrick Olwit Ogwang, the three candidates were involved in an accident after an oncoming vehicle reportedly forced their motorcycle off the road, causing them to crash.

The three sustained injuries, including severe head injuries, and were immediately rushed to Rapha Clinic in Akia for medical attention.

However, Okwir Joshua Kaka, who was riding the motorcycle, was referred to the Emergency Unit at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, where he unfortunately passed away shortly after arrival.The second victim, identified as Ogwang Joshua, sustained head injuries and bruises on his arms and legs.

He remains admitted at Rapha Clinic and will no longer continue with his examinations.The third candidate, Elwa Kizito, also sustained a head injury but was given first aid and later discharged.

According to the District Inspector of Schools, Elwa returned to the examination centre and has continued with his examinations.

The incident has cast a shadow over the ongoing Primary Leaving Examinations in Lira, as the education community mourns the loss of a candidate who was on his way to sit his final primary school examinations.

The District Inspector of Schools, Patrick Olwit Ogwang, has conveyed condolences to the family, relatives and friends of the deceased.

May the soul of Okwir Joshua Kaka rest in eternal peace.