Four Schoolgirls Die in Suspected Poisoning as Police Launch Probe in Kampala

What the report says

Police in Kampala are investigating the deaths of four female pupils from Ta’aliim Primary School and Quran Memorisation Centre in Kikulu Zone, Kikaaya Parish, Kawempe Division, after suspicions that poisoning may have been involved. According to Watchdog Uganda, the children died on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and police said the case was formally addressed in a statement issued the following day.

Preliminary findings cited by police indicate that three of the pupils died at their homes, while the fourth died at Kasangati Hospital. The children were identified as Nakitende Mariam, 11; Kiruta Rwahim, 11; Nasuna Nusufa, 11; and Nabeta Failuzi, nine. Police said postmortem examinations are expected to help determine the exact cause of death and whether poisoning was a factor.

The investigation is being handled by officers at Jinja Road Division, who said they are still piecing together the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Police have not confirmed the cause, and no details were provided in the report about a possible source of the suspected poisoning.

The case has drawn concern because it involves several young schoolchildren from the same institution and community. As reported by Watchdog Uganda, police extended condolences to the families and school community while asking the public to await further findings.