news 26 October 2026 Nile Post

Entebbe Church Building Collapse Leaves 22 Rescued

Emergency teams have rescued 22 people following the collapse of a four-storey building extension at Holy City Church in Wakiso District, with rescue operations still underway. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/381761/22-rescued-as-church-building-collapses-in-entebbe

Emergency responders and security forces have been heavily deployed in Wakiso District following the sudden collapse of a building under construction at Holy City Church in Bwerenga, Katabi Town Council.

The ill-fated structure, which belongs to Pastor Ronnie Makabai’s Brother Ronnies Ministries, was a four-storey extension attached to the main church facility.

According to police reports, at least 22 individuals were pulled alive from the wreckage during the initial hours following the disaster. The survivors were immediately rushed to Entebbe Grade B Hospital to receive urgent medical attention for various injuries.

Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala confirmed that rescue efforts remain active at the scene. Authorities are working tirelessly to comb through the heavy debris to ascertain if any other individuals remain trapped beneath the rubble.

At the time of the official update, investigators had not yet determined the exact trigger for the structural failure. Building standards and safety protocols across ongoing construction sites in the region continue to face scrutiny as more details emerge regarding the incident.