Written By | BK Mugizi
The incident occurred on February 20, 2026, at around midday as the children were walking home after having lunch near St. Mary’s Catholic Church Kyamuhunga, close to the school.
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Police in Bushenyi District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of two pupils who were allegedly struck by lightning. The deceased have been identified as Ainembabazi Maria, 7, a Primary One pupil, and Ainomukama Augustine, 10, a Primary Five pupil, both of St. Mary’s Primary School Kyamuhunga. The two were residents of Gongo Cell, Kyamuhunga Ward, in Bushenyi District.
According to police, the incident occurred on February 20, 2026, at around midday as the children were walking home after having lunch near St. Mary’s Catholic Church Kyamuhunga, close to the school.
They reportedly died on the spot. Territorial police in Bushenyi responded promptly to the scene and managed it in accordance with standard procedures. The bodies were conveyed to Kyamuhunga Comboni Hospital for postmortem examinations as inquiries into the exact circumstances continue.
The Greater Bushenyi Regional Police Public Relations Officer, SP Apollo Tayebwa, said investigations are ongoing. “We are investigating the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident. We urge the public to always observe lightning safety precautions, especially during heavy rains,” Tayebwa said.
“We would like to extend our sympathies to the families of the deceased and pray for the souls of the juveniles to rest in eternal peace,” he added.
Meanwhile, the headteacher, Omwigare Grace, said the incident occurred after a heavy downpour that lasted for close to two hours.
“She was in the school office when she heard a loud thunderclap but did not immediately realise that lightning had struck near the school until students came running to inform her about the incident, which had left two pupils dead,” she said.
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