news 13 November 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)

Kampala School Closed After Suspected Poisoning Claims Four Learners

Authorities have shut down a primary school in Kawempe Division following the tragic deaths of four children from suspected poisoning, as a fifth survivor receives intensive care. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/school-closed-following-the-death-of-four-learners--5669268

Police in Kampala have ordered the immediate closure of Ta-Alim Primary and Quran Memorisation Centre, located in Kikula Zone, Kawempe Division. The shutdown comes in the wake of a tragic incident that claimed the lives of four learners due to suspected orange poisoning.

Meanwhile, a fifth child identified as Rwahim Kiruta is currently fighting for her life in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mulago National Referral Hospital. Relatives reported that Rwahim is showing signs of steady recovery.

Speaking to the press during the burial of his daughter Sumuyyaa Kiruuta in Mubende District, grieving father Mr. Rashid Lwebuga expressed his anguish. He confirmed that he received positive updates regarding Rwahim’s medical progress from the child’s mother.

Another relative, Mr. Meddie Mwanje, whose family member Failuzi Nabeta passed away at Kasangati hospital, noted that the school had alerted families after the affected children suddenly developed severe health complications.

Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the exact cause of the tragedy and establish accountability.