By Bicholin K Musisi

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) is grieving the death of Eng. Gershom Rwakasanga, its Manager of Terminals, who reportedly drowned in the River Nile at Busowoko Falls in Jinja District on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Preliminary reports indicate  Eng. Rwakasanga had visited the scenic falls with his daughter around 4:00 p.m. when tragedy struck.

Samuel Kauta, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Jinja, said the engineer was a frequent visitor to Busowoko Falls but this time declined to be guided around the site.

“He went to the falls alone with his daughter, and shortly after, people heard the girl screaming for help,” Kauta said.

In an official statement, UNOC expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Eng. Rwakasanga, describing him as a dedicated and highly valued member of the company.

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague at UNOC, Eng. Gershom Rwakasanga, Manager Terminals, who tragically lost his life in a water-related incident at Busowoko Falls in Jinja on October 11, 2025,” the company said.

While details of the incident remain unclear, Kiira Regional Police Spokesperson James Mubi said the case had not been formally reported to police at the time of inquiry, but investigations were underway.