The tragic death of Rajiv Ruparelia, son of business tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia, has triggered widespread anger over the hazardous state of ongoing roadworks along the Kajjansi–Munyonyo route, particularly at the Busabala flyover in Kibiri.

Rajiv died in the early hours of Saturday after his car collided with construction barriers reportedly left without proper signage or lighting.

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Local residents expressed frustration with the disorganized and prolonged construction works, claiming they have become a death trap due to inadequate safety measures and poor communication.

Witnesses say the contractor frequently blocks and reopens sections of the road without warning, causing confusion and posing a serious risk to drivers.

“There are no reflectors or caution signs at night,” said Yowana Maria Ssebina, a boda boda rider in Kibiri. “You find the road open one moment and blocked the next, with no notice. That’s how accidents happen.”

Despite repeated accidents at the site in recent months, locals say no safety improvements have been made. The unmarked barriers are particularly dangerous at night when visibility is low.

Veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda, who visited the crash scene, blamed contractors and authorities for gross negligence.

“Having roadblocks on a high-speed road without any warning signs is unacceptable,” Mwenda said. “This isn’t an isolated issue—it’s happening at multiple road construction sites in Kampala.”

Traffic police reported that the fatal crash occurred around 1:54 a.m. when Rajiv’s vehicle hit the barriers, lost control, and burst into flames, killing him instantly.

Police are still investigating the full circumstances of the crash.

Meanwhile, the incident has fueled calls for immediate accountability from the contractors and government bodies overseeing the project. Many Ugandans are demanding urgent enforcement of road safety standards to avoid further tragedies.

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