Scores Feared Trapped Following Church Building Collapse in Entebbe

A tense search and rescue operation was launched on October 26, 2026, after a multi-story building under construction collapsed at Brother Ronnie Makabai’s Holy City Entebbe church. The incident occurred in Kawuku, located within Katabi Town Council, sparking immediate concern for numerous individuals believed to be trapped beneath the rubble.

According to police reports, at least 10 people were successfully pulled alive from the wreckage during the initial hours following the disaster. The injured victims were promptly rushed to Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital and Kisubi Hospital to receive urgent medical attention.

Joint rescue teams comprising personnel from the Uganda Police Force and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) quickly deployed to the scene. Heavy machinery and manual excavation efforts have been utilized as authorities work tirelessly through the evening to locate anyone still missing.

As of late evening, the exact number of people trapped inside remained unclear, and the full magnitude of the tragedy was still being assessed. Investigators have not yet determined the official cause of the structural failure, and preliminary inquiries remain ongoing.

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