A memorial post has revealed the names of 21 pupils and one teacher from King David Junior School in Kampala who died in the Kapchorwa bus crash on 16 July 2026.

The incident, which shocked Uganda and the global community, claimed the lives of young children and a teacher, Ms Abigail, who were on a routine school trip.The tribute listed each victim by name under the heading 'Forever in Our Hearts,' emphasizing the scale of the tragedy.The identification of victims by name has deepened public mourning and intensified calls for improved school transport safety.A father's last-minute decision to keep his children home spared their lives, highlighting the randomness of the tragedy.

The post, originating from TikTok and spreading widely on Facebook, included a heartfelt message: 'Your laughter, your dreams, and your light will never fade.Rest in eternal peace, little angels.' The tragedy has sparked national grief and demands for accountability, with many Ugandans echoing the sentiment, 'Uganda mourns with you.The world mourns with you.' The incident underscores the urgent need for safer transportation systems to prevent such losses in the future.