{"id":4814,"date":"2024-12-02T13:56:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T13:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mgdmedia.live\/?p=4814"},"modified":"2024-12-02T13:56:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T13:56:50","slug":"kampala-band-rescued-after-lake-victoria-boat-collision-one-member-still-missing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/?p=4814","title":{"rendered":"Kampala Band Rescued After Lake Victoria Boat Collision, One Member Still Missing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A routine journey turned tragic for members of the Saxo Flames Band on Sunday evening when their cruise boat capsized after colliding with another vessel on Lake Victoria near Ggaba. While eight band members were rescued, one remains unaccounted for as search efforts continue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4815\" src=\"https:\/\/mgdmedia.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FVOK3gYXEAEJ4OG-1140x570-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1140\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FVOK3gYXEAEJ4OG-1140x570-1.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FVOK3gYXEAEJ4OG-1140x570-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FVOK3gYXEAEJ4OG-1140x570-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FVOK3gYXEAEJ4OG-1140x570-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FVOK3gYXEAEJ4OG-1140x570-1-860x430.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A relaxing boat ride back from a performance turned into a nightmare for the Saxo Flames Band after their vessel was struck by another boat, causing it to capsize near Ggaba on Lake Victoria.<\/p>\n<p>According to Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, the band members were returning from a performance at Divine Beach in Mukono District when the collision occurred.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4816\" src=\"https:\/\/mgdmedia.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/afande-rusoke-991x564-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"991\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/afande-rusoke-991x564-1.jpg 991w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/afande-rusoke-991x564-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/afande-rusoke-991x564-1-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/afande-rusoke-991x564-1-860x489.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 991px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Eight band members were rescued by the Marine Police and nearby revelers, but Emma Wangada, a key member of the group, remains missing.<\/p>\n<p>The rescued members, including Sharon Mujuzi, Dennis Ntambi, David Matou, Grace Nayiga, Josh Muwanguzi, Jill Mukaya, Derrick Maganda, and Manitoba, are reported to be in stable condition.<\/p>\n<p>Eyewitnesses at Ggaba Beach House said they heard loud cries for help and rushed to the scene, where they assisted in rescue efforts alongside the Marine Police.<\/p>\n<p>The boat responsible for the collision reportedly fled the scene but was later traced and impounded at Ggaba Beach House. Both vessels are now in custody at the Police Marine detachment in Ggaba, where investigations are underway under SD ref. 21\/01\/12\/2024.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis incident highlights the reckless behavior of some boat operators on the lake,\u201d Rusoke stated. \u201cWe are committed to holding those responsible accountable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4729\" src=\"https:\/\/mgdmedia.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-28-at-13.35.32_bd5834ef.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"144\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The tragedy has sparked renewed calls for stricter enforcement of maritime safety regulations, including mandatory life jackets, speed limits, and licensing for boat operators.<\/p>\n<p>As efforts to locate Emma Wangada continue, the incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers posed by unsafe practices on Uganda\u2019s waters.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4709\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4709\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4709\" src=\"https:\/\/mgdmedia.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-28-at-13.36.25_4ef32859.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-28-at-13.36.25_4ef32859.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-28-at-13.36.25_4ef32859-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-28-at-13.36.25_4ef32859-1024x823.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-28-at-13.36.25_4ef32859-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-28-at-13.36.25_4ef32859-860x691.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4709\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">https:\/\/www.lugonyolasafaris.com1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A routine journey turned tragic for members of the Saxo Flames Band on Sunday evening when their cruise boat capsized after colliding with another vessel on Lake Victoria near Ggaba. 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