By Our Reporter
KAMPALA
Four pupils of Ta’aliim Primary School and Quran Memorisation Centre in Kikulu Zone, Kikaaya Parish, Kawempe Division, Kampala District have died in suspected poisoning.
According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, SP Rachael Kawala, preliminary findings indicate that on 10th November 2026, at around 2:00PM, four female pupils reportedly died under circumstances suspected to be related to poisoning.
Kawala says three of the children reportedly died at their respective homes, while the fourth passed away at Kasangati Hospital.
The deceased have been identified as; Nakitende Mariam- aged 11, a Primary Four (P.4) pupil, Kiruta Rwahim- aged 11, a Primary Five (P.5) pupil, Nasuna Nusufa- aged 11, a Primary Four (P.4) pupil and Nabeta Failuzi-aged 9, a Primary Three (P.3) pupil, who reportedly died at Kasangati Hospital.
Police says postmortem examinations will be conducted to establish the exact cause of death and provide further medical findings.
Police investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths and determine whether poisoning was involved.
“We extend their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, relatives and the school community during this difficult time,” says Kawala in a statement issued today, Thursday, 11th November, 2026.
