Four Schoolgirls Die in Suspected Poisoning Incident in Kawempe

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By Enock Katamba |Uncovered UG

Police have launched investigations into the mysterious deaths of four schoolgirls from Ta’aliim Primary School and Quran Memorisation Centre in Kawempe, Kampala, amid suspicions that the children may have died from poisoning.

The four girls, aged between nine and 11, reportedly died on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in circumstances that remain unclear, leaving their families and the school community mourning the tragic loss.

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According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Racheal Kawala, the incident was reported in Kikulu Zone, Kikaaya Parish, where the children attended school.

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Preliminary police findings indicate that the deaths occurred at around 2pm, with three of the pupils reportedly dying at their respective homes. The fourth girl was taken to Kasangati Hospital for medical attention but later died.

Police identified the deceased as Mariam Nakitende, 11, a Primary Four pupil; Rwahim Kiruta, 11, who was in Primary Five; and Nusufa Nasuna, 11, also a Primary Four pupil.

The fourth victim was identified as nine-year-old Failuzi Nabeta, a Primary Three pupil who died at Kasangati Hospital.

Ta’aliim Primary School in Kawempe where four pupils reportedly died in a suspected poisoning incident — **Police are investigating the deaths of four pupils from Ta’aliim Primary School in Kawempe.**

Police Investigate Possible Poisoning

Detectives at Kira Road Police Division have opened investigations to establish what led to the deaths and whether the four cases are connected.

In a statement, SP Kawala said preliminary information pointed to a suspected poisoning incident, although the exact circumstances surrounding the children’s deaths had not yet been established.

“Preliminary findings indicate that on 10th November 2026, at around 1400 hours, four female pupils reportedly died under circumstances suspected to be related to poisoning,” she said.

Police have not yet established what the children may have consumed, where the suspected substance could have come from or whether the incident was linked to anything that happened at the school.

It also remains unclear whether the pupils developed symptoms while attending classes or after returning to their respective homes.

Postmortem Results Expected

Investigators are awaiting postmortem examinations to establish the exact cause of death and determine whether poisoning was responsible for the tragedy.

SP Kawala said the medical examinations would provide further findings to guide the ongoing investigations.

“Postmortem examinations will be conducted to establish the exact cause of death and provide further medical findings,” she said.

Police have pledged to provide additional information as investigations progress and more evidence becomes available.

The authorities have not announced any arrests or identified anyone suspected of involvement in the deaths.

Meanwhile, police have extended their condolences to the bereaved families, relatives and the entire school community as they seek answers surrounding the tragic loss of the four young pupils.

written by @enock katamba

enock katamba

Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.