KAMPALA — Police are investigating a suspected murder, attempted murder and arson incident in which two children were killed and three others injured at Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala District.
The incident occurred at about 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, according to Kampala Metropolitan Police South.
Police said the incident was reported through Kabalagala Police Division after a housemaid was awakened by an alarm and cries for help from children in the main house.
The maid reportedly rushed to the house and found several children with severe stab wounds.
Fourteen-year-old Khadija Daizy was found dead in her bedroom, while seven-year-old Hawa Dalena later succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment at Nsambya Hospital.
Three other children, aged 13, eight and five, survived the attack and were rushed to hospital for medical attention.
The suspect has been identified as Namayo Dorothy, 43, a Kenyan national and mother of the victims. Police said she was also found injured and is currently admitted at Mulago National Referral Hospital under police guard.
“Police responded immediately and visited the scene, where a team of homicide detectives, Scene of Crime Officers and Fire and Rescue personnel examined and documented the scene,” ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, said.
During the incident, a Toyota Hiace vehicle parked at the premises was also set on fire and completely burnt.
The Police Fire Prevention and Rescue Services responded and extinguished the fire, while a jerrycan suspected to have contained petrol was recovered from the scene.
Owoyesigyire said several exhibits were recovered from the scene for forensic examination.
The bodies of Khadija and Hawa were conveyed to Mulago City Mortuary for postmortem examinations.
Police have recorded statements from the person who reported the incident and other relevant witnesses as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and the motive behind it.
“The suspect remains under police guard as inquiries continue,” Owoyesigyire said.
Police said investigations are ongoing.
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