Summary:
- His motorcycle, a Bajaj Boxer with registration number UDW 873D, collided with a speeding Canter truck, registration number UAY 996U, which was coming from Karamoja.
KATAKWI: The Former Teso College Aloet Head Teacher, Stephen Oodo had died in a tragic Road Accident in Katakwi District.
Mr. Stephen Oodo Iporotum, a resident of Angobo Village, Katakwi Sub-county in Katakwi District, tragically died on the spot in a road accident on Friday, October 18, 2024.
His motorcycle, a Bajaj Boxer with registration number UDW 873D, collided with a speeding Canter truck, registration number UAY 996U, which was coming from Karamoja.
Mr. Oodo, who had been returning from Ocorimongin market at the time of the accident, was a former head teacher of Teso College Aloet and a respected figure in the community.
Known for his peaceful and dedicated service to the education sector, he was instrumental in shaping the lives of many students across the Teso sub-region.
Residents of Angobo Village spoke highly of Mr. Oodo, with one describing him as “a man for all people in the community” who treated everyone equally, regardless of their background.
His wife, Mrs. Mary Amuge, head teacher of Olupe Primary School, expressed her grief: “It’s a huge loss to my family.”
Hon. Elvis Ojula, the Chairman of Katakwi Sub-county, described the deceased as a humble man and a peacemaker. “As a Sub-county, we’ve lost a pillar, advisor, and father. We will continue to remember him.”
Katakwi District LCV Chairperson, Geoffrey Omolo, also shared his condolences, saying: “The district has lost a valuable and gallant son of the soil. He was one of the many elder figures who guided the community on moral and spiritual matters.”
Omolo further urged road users to exercise caution, noting the increasing recklessness of drivers on the road.
Katakwi District OC Traffic, Irene Nanangwe, confirmed the incident and assured the community that thorough investigations are underway.
