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Education Ministry suspends all school trips nationwide after King David Junior School crash

Policy & Legislation Verified Uganda (national) 17 Jul 2026 Severity: 1/5

Acting Education Minister Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo announced the immediate suspension of all school trips and excursions until further notice, following a fatal crash involving pupils of King David Junior School. He directed the Permanent Secretary to review the policies governing school travel, and the ministry said it is working with police and the Ministry of Works and Transport to investigate recent crashes.

A national event, not tied to one district.

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