Police in Kampala are investigating the deaths of four female pupils of Ta’aliim Primary School and Quran Memorisation Centre in Kikulu Zone, Kikaaya Parish, Kawempe Division, amid suspicions that the children may have died from poisoning.
According to a police statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the four pupils reportedly died on Tuesday, November 10, at around 2:00pm under circumstances suspected to be related to poisoning.
Preliminary police findings indicate that three of the children died at their respective homes, while the fourth died at Kasangati Hospital.
The deceased have been identified as Nakitende Mariam, 11, a Primary Four pupil; Kiruta Rwahim, 11, a Primary Five pupil; Nasuna Nusufa, 11, also a Primary Four pupil; and Nabeta Failuzi, nine, a Primary Three pupil.
Police said postmortem examinations would be conducted to establish the exact cause of death and provide further medical findings.
“The police at Jinja Road Division are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths to establish what happened and determine whether poisoning was involved,” the statement reads in part.
Investigators are yet to establish the circumstances under which the children died, with police saying further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Police have extended condolences to the bereaved families, relatives and the school community as investigations continue.
The suspected poisoning has raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding the deaths, although the exact cause remains unknown pending postmortem findings.
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